Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord may refuse to rent to an individual with a disability if:
AThe individual requires a reasonable accommodation
BThe individual's tenancy would constitute a direct threat to others that cannot be eliminated by a reasonable accommodation✓ Correct
CThe landlord prefers not to make any modifications to the unit
DThe building has fewer than 10 units
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act allows a landlord to refuse housing to a person with a disability only if that individual poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by a reasonable accommodation.
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