Fair Housing
A Kentucky seller refuses to sell to a buyer because the buyer has HIV/AIDS. The seller's refusal violates the Fair Housing Act because HIV/AIDS is classified as:
AA race-related condition
BA disability✓ Correct
CA national origin issue
DNot a protected condition under federal law
Explanation
HIV/AIDS is classified as a disability under the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Refusing to sell or rent housing because of HIV/AIDS status constitutes illegal discrimination based on disability.
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