Fair Housing
Under Texas and federal fair housing law, a person who is HIV-positive is protected from housing discrimination as a person with:
ANo protected status under housing law
BA disability under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CA medical condition protected only under ADA
DSpecial status only in federally subsidized housing
Explanation
HIV/AIDS status constitutes a disability under the Fair Housing Act. A landlord or seller cannot refuse to rent or sell to a person because they are HIV-positive or have AIDS, nor can they apply different terms based on this condition. This was established through federal court decisions and HUD guidance.
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