Fair Housing
In Wyoming, an attorney who helps a property owner draft a discriminatory lease provision may be:
AProtected by attorney-client privilege from fair housing liability
BPotentially liable as an 'aider and abettor' of discrimination under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CExempt from fair housing law since legal documents are different from transactions
DNot liable since attorneys are not real estate licensees
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act prohibits any person from aiding or abetting discriminatory housing practices. An attorney who drafts a lease with an illegal discriminatory provision may face fair housing liability.
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