Fair Housing
A property manager refuses to rent to a tenant because they use a wheelchair. Which law is violated?
AThe Americans with Disabilities Act only
BThe Fair Housing Act — discrimination based on disability✓ Correct
CThe North Carolina Building Code
DRESPA
Explanation
Refusing to rent to someone because they use a wheelchair is discrimination based on disability, which is prohibited by the federal Fair Housing Act.
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