Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'handicap' (disability) includes all of the following EXCEPT:
AMobility impairments requiring a wheelchair
BHIV/AIDS status
CCurrent illegal drug use✓ Correct
DMental illness
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act specifically excludes current illegal drug use from the definition of handicap/disability. However, a person in recovery from past drug addiction (not currently using) IS protected as a person with a disability.
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