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A condominium association in Traverse City adopts a rule requiring all residents to weigh under 200 pounds, claiming it is a safety requirement for the building's elevators. A prospective buyer who weighs 240 pounds is denied purchase approval. Under which law would this buyer most likely file a fair housing complaint in Michigan?

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C) Michigan Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, because weight is a state-protected class

Weight is an explicitly protected class under the Michigan Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (MCL 37.2102). This protection is unique to Michigan and does not exist under federal fair housing law. A condominium association's rule that effectively bars buyers based on weight constitutes illegal housing discrimination under Michigan state law, regardless of the stated justification.

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A
Federal Fair Housing Act, because weight discrimination is prohibited federally
B
Americans with Disabilities Act, because obesity is always classified as a disability
C
Michigan Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, because weight is a state-protected class
D
Michigan Condominium Act, because associations cannot restrict buyers based on personal characteristics

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