Fair Housing
Massachusetts Chapter 151B's prohibition on discrimination based on 'handicap' (disability) includes which of the following?
AOnly physical disabilities visible to others
BPhysical and mental impairments that substantially limit major life activities, including certain past disabilities✓ Correct
COnly disabilities requiring wheelchair access
DOnly permanent disabilities
Explanation
Massachusetts law defines disability (handicap) broadly to include physical and mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities, as well as a record of such an impairment or being regarded as having such an impairment.
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