Fair Housing
A Mississippi landlord refuses to rent to a veteran because of their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This refusal most likely violates the Fair Housing Act because:
AVeterans are a protected class under the Fair Housing Act
BPTSD is a disability, and disability is a protected class under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CThe landlord has a history of fair housing violations
DMississippi state law protects veterans from discrimination
Explanation
Veterans are not a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act. However, PTSD is generally considered a disability under the Act. Refusing to rent because of a person's disability (including PTSD) constitutes disability discrimination in violation of fair housing law.
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