Fair Housing

A NH housing provider who discriminates against a veteran based on their service-connected PTSD disability (which limits their ability to live in high-density areas) would likely be violating:

AOnly federal VA regulations

BThe Fair Housing Act's disability protections and potentially NH RSA 354-A✓ Correct

COnly building code requirements

DNeither state nor federal law since PTSD is not a recognized disability

Explanation

PTSD is recognized as a disability under the Fair Housing Act and NH RSA 354-A. Discrimination against a person with PTSD in housing is prohibited.

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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.

Redlining

An illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.

Proration

The division of ongoing property expenses (taxes, HOA dues, rents) between buyer and seller at closing based on their respective days of ownership.

Transfer Tax

A tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.