Fair Housing
A NH condo association that denies a unit owner's request to have a live-in aide for their disability without justification is likely violating:
AOnly the NH Condominium Act, not federal law
BThe Fair Housing Act's requirement to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities✓ Correct
COnly building code requirements for accessible housing
DNHREC professional standards
Explanation
Denying a request to have a live-in aide for a person with a disability—without legitimate justification—likely violates the Fair Housing Act's reasonable accommodation requirement. The FHA requires housing providers (including condo associations) to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, or practices for persons with disabilities.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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