Fair Housing
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, a landlord may refuse to rent to a person with a disability who:
AUses a wheelchair
BHas a history of mental illness
CWould pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others and the threat cannot be reduced✓ Correct
DRequires a reasonable accommodation in the lease terms
Explanation
A landlord may refuse to rent to any person—including those with disabilities—who poses a direct, documented threat to the safety of others that cannot be reduced by reasonable accommodation.
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