Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, disability is defined as:
AOnly physical impairments that limit major life activities
BA physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of such impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment✓ Correct
CAny condition recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act
DConditions requiring the use of a wheelchair or similar device
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, disability is broadly defined to include physical or mental impairments limiting major life activities, having a record of such impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment — including conditions like HIV/AIDS, cancer in remission, and mental illness.
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