Fair Housing
Under fair housing law, a landlord may ask a prospective tenant with a disability for verification of their disability in which situation?
AAlways, as a standard application screening tool
BOnly when the disability is not obvious and the tenant requests a reasonable accommodation✓ Correct
CNever — all accommodation requests must be granted without question
DOnly when the property has more than 10 units
Explanation
A landlord may request verification of a disability only when the disability is not obvious or already known, and the tenant is requesting a reasonable accommodation or modification. The landlord cannot require a specific medical professional's letter or demand overly detailed medical information.
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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.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn 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.
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