Fair Housing
In West Virginia, a landlord may legally refuse to rent to a prospective tenant who:
AHas children under 18
BHas a prior eviction for non-payment of rent within the past year✓ Correct
CIs from another country
DUses a wheelchair
Explanation
A landlord may legally refuse to rent based on legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons such as a poor rental history (recent eviction for non-payment). Refusing to rent based on national origin, disability, or familial status violates the Fair Housing Act.
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