Fair Housing
A Minnesota city is planning to locate a homeless shelter in a residential neighborhood. Neighbors object based on concerns about the future residents. If the objections are based on the disability status of the future residents, the neighbors' campaign may:
ABe lawful since all community members can oppose any development
BViolate the Fair Housing Act if disability-based opposition influences government decisions to deny the permit✓ Correct
COnly be problematic if specific discriminatory statements are made in public
DBe protected as free speech regardless of the discriminatory motivation
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act prohibits government entities from denying permits to group homes, shelters, or housing for persons with disabilities based on community opposition that is disability-motivated. While neighbors can express legitimate land use concerns, opposition based on stereotypes or fear of persons with disabilities cannot be the basis for government denial. Minnesota has faced numerous FHA cases involving group home siting.
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