Fair Housing
Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, a person who is associated with a person with a disability is also protected from discrimination. This means:
AOnly immediate family members are protected
BPersons associated with a disabled individual (family, caregivers, advocates) are protected against discrimination based on that association✓ Correct
COnly licensed health care providers are protected
DThis protection only applies in rental transactions
Explanation
The FHA's disability protections extend to persons associated with individuals with disabilities — for example, a parent cannot be denied housing because their child uses a wheelchair.
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