Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'handicap' (disability) includes all of the following EXCEPT:
AA physical impairment substantially limiting one or more major life activities
BA record of such impairment
CBeing regarded as having such an impairment
DCurrent illegal drug use✓ Correct
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act explicitly excludes current users of illegal drugs from the disability protection. However, persons with a history of drug addiction (not currently using) and those in recovery are protected.
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