Fair Housing
A Minnesota homebuilder refuses to sell a home in a new subdivision to a buyer who uses a wheelchair, claiming 'accessibility concerns.' Under the Fair Housing Act, the builder must:
ASell the home since refusing to sell based on disability is illegal✓ Correct
BOnly sell accessible homes in a separate section of the subdivision
CRefer the buyer to a different builder who specializes in accessible homes
DDeny the sale if the home has steps at all entrances
Explanation
Refusing to sell a home based on a buyer's disability is a direct violation of the Fair Housing Act. The builder cannot use 'accessibility concerns' as a reason to deny a sale to a disabled buyer.
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