Fair Housing
In Massachusetts, a landlord's refusal to accept a prospective tenant who holds a lawful restraining order against a prior tenant may constitute discrimination based on:
ACriminal history
BSex (gender), as restraining orders disproportionately involve domestic violence survivors who are predominantly women✓ Correct
CNational origin
DAge
Explanation
Policies that have a disparate impact on domestic violence survivors—who are disproportionately women—can constitute sex discrimination under fair housing laws. Blanket policies excluding applicants with restraining orders may violate fair housing protections.
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