Fair Housing
Under Oregon fair housing law, 'height and weight' are protected characteristics. This means a landlord:
AMust accept applicants of any physical size regardless of building capacity
BCannot discriminate in the terms, conditions, or availability of housing based on a person's height or weight✓ Correct
CMust install custom fixtures for tenants of unusual size
DThis is not actually a protected class in Oregon
Explanation
Oregon's fair housing law includes height and weight as protected characteristics — making Oregon one of the few states in the country to explicitly protect against size discrimination in housing. Landlords cannot refuse to rent, impose different terms, or otherwise discriminate based on a person's height or weight. This protection is part of Oregon's broader expansion of fair housing protections beyond the federal baseline.
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