Fair Housing
A Wisconsin property owner who refuses to sell to someone because of their disability is violating:
AOnly the ADA
BBoth the federal Fair Housing Act and Wisconsin Open Housing Act✓ Correct
COnly the Wisconsin Open Housing Act
DNo law — sellers may choose their buyers
Explanation
Disability is a protected class under both the federal Fair Housing Act (handicap) and the Wisconsin Open Housing Act; refusing to sell based on disability violates both laws.
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