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A landlord in Portland tells a prospective tenant, 'I prefer not to rent to people who use wheelchairs because they damage the floors.' The prospective tenant uses a wheelchair due to a permanent mobility impairment. Which federal protected class is the landlord violating?

Correct Answer

D) Disability

Disability (also referred to as 'handicap' in the federal statute) is a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act. Refusing to rent to someone because of a physical impairment such as a mobility disability is a direct violation. The landlord's stated reason about floor damage is a pretext and does not justify discriminatory refusal.

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

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