Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord may ask a prospective tenant with a visible disability for documentation of their disability in which circumstance?
AAlways, to verify the disability and the need for accommodation
BWhen the disability is not obvious or known, and the need for accommodation is not apparent✓ Correct
CNever — asking about a disability violates fair housing law
DOnly when the accommodation requested will cost more than $1,000
Explanation
A landlord may request documentation when the disability is not obvious or known, and the connection between the disability and the requested accommodation is not apparent. The landlord may not ask for specific medical diagnoses or details beyond what establishes the disability and need.
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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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