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A landlord in Louisville, Kentucky refuses to rent an apartment to an applicant because the applicant uses a wheelchair and requires a ground-floor unit with a wider doorway. Under both the federal Fair Housing Act and KRS Chapter 344, the landlord's refusal is most likely a violation based on which protected class?

Correct Answer

B) Disability

Disability (also referred to as 'handicap' in the federal Fair Housing Act) is a protected class under both the federal Fair Housing Act and KRS Chapter 344. Refusing to rent to a person because they use a wheelchair constitutes disability discrimination. Additionally, landlords are required to allow reasonable accommodations and modifications for persons with disabilities.

Answer Options
A
Familial status
B
Disability
C
Marital status
D
National origin

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