Fair Housing
Under Ohio fair housing law, which of the following individuals would be protected under the 'handicap/disability' protected class?
AA person with seasonal allergies
BA person with HIV/AIDS who is asymptomatic✓ Correct
CA person who is underweight
DA person who is temporarily recovering from a broken arm
Explanation
HIV/AIDS — even when asymptomatic — is recognized as a disability under the Fair Housing Act and Ohio Civil Rights Act, as it is a physical impairment that substantially limits major life activities.
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