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Sarah, a licensed Arkansas broker, is conducting a fair housing training session for her agents in Springdale. An agent asks whether a landlord can legally decline a rental application from a veteran because of his PTSD-related disability. Under the Arkansas Fair Housing Act, which answer should Sarah give?

Correct Answer

B) No, because disability is a protected class under the Arkansas Fair Housing Act, and PTSD qualifies as a disability

Disability is one of the seven protected classes under the Arkansas Fair Housing Act (Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-201 et seq.), mirroring the federal Fair Housing Act. PTSD is recognized as a disability under fair housing law, and a landlord who denies a rental application based on a disability — including a mental health condition such as PTSD — is in violation of the Arkansas Fair Housing Act.

Answer Options
A
Yes, because veteran status is not a protected class and the landlord can cite any reason for denial
B
No, because disability is a protected class under the Arkansas Fair Housing Act, and PTSD qualifies as a disability
C
Yes, because mental health conditions are excluded from the disability protections under the Arkansas Fair Housing Act
D
No, because veteran status is a protected class under the Arkansas Fair Housing Act

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