Fair Housing
In Massachusetts, a landlord who refuses to rent to a person because they are a recovering alcoholic may have violated:
ANo law, since alcoholism is not a protected class
BThe federal Fair Housing Act (disability protection covers recovering alcoholics) and Massachusetts Chapter 151B✓ Correct
COnly Massachusetts Chapter 93A
DOnly the Americans with Disabilities Act
Explanation
Under the federal Fair Housing Act and Massachusetts Chapter 151B, persons in recovery from alcoholism are considered individuals with a disability. Refusing to rent to them because of their recovery status constitutes disability discrimination.
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