Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, is it permissible for a landlord to ask an applicant about their disability?
AYes, landlords may ask about any disability
BNo, landlords generally may not ask whether an applicant has a disability or the nature or severity of a disability✓ Correct
CYes, if the information is used only to determine accommodation needs
DOnly medical facilities may ask about disability
Explanation
Landlords may not ask about whether an applicant has a disability, or the nature/severity of any disability. However, they may ask about an applicant's ability to meet lease requirements and may require documentation for reasonable accommodation requests.
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