Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Amendments Act, 'handicap' (disability) includes which condition?
ACurrent illegal drug use
BA physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities✓ Correct
CA minor temporary illness
DA dislike of certain housing features
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act defines 'handicap' as a physical or mental impairment substantially limiting a major life activity, a record of such impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment. Current illegal drug use is not protected.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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