Fair Housing
A New Mexico property manager receives an application from a person who uses a wheelchair. The manager must:
ADeny the application to avoid property damage
BProcess the application using the same criteria applied to all applicants✓ Correct
CRequire an additional security deposit for potential damage
DAsk for a doctor's note about the disability
Explanation
Disability is a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. The property manager must apply the same tenant screening criteria to all applicants, without singling out disabled applicants for different treatment.
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