Fair Housing
A North Dakota property management company refuses to rent to a recovering drug addict who has been drug-free for three years. Under the Fair Housing Act, this may be a violation because:
ADrug addicts have no protected class status under any circumstances
BRecovering drug addicts who are no longer using drugs may be considered disabled and entitled to Fair Housing Act protections✓ Correct
CAll criminal records are protected
DDrug addiction cannot be treated as a disability
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, individuals who have recovered from drug addiction (no longer illegally using drugs) may qualify for disability protection. Refusing housing solely based on a history of drug addiction could constitute disability discrimination.
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