Fair Housing
A Minnesota landlord refuses to rent to a tenant because she uses a wheelchair and would require a first-floor unit. This is:
APermissible if the landlord has no first-floor units
BA violation of fair housing laws prohibiting discrimination based on disability✓ Correct
CPermissible because accommodation would cost too much
DOnly a violation if the building has elevator access
Explanation
Refusing to rent based on a disability is a violation of both the federal Fair Housing Act and the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Landlords must provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. The landlord cannot refuse to rent simply because the tenant uses a wheelchair.
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