Fair Housing
Maine's Human Rights Act protects against housing discrimination based on 'physical or mental disability.' This includes:
AOnly physical mobility impairments
BA wide range of physical and mental conditions including HIV/AIDS status and recovery from addiction✓ Correct
COnly conditions recognized by the ADA
DConditions that prevent employment only
Explanation
Maine's Human Rights Act takes a broad view of disability, including HIV/AIDS status, past addiction (in recovery), mental health conditions, and many other physical and mental conditions.
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