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A property manager in Ogden, Utah tells a prospective tenant that the apartment has already been rented, when in fact it is still available. The property manager admits privately that she turned the applicant away because the applicant uses a wheelchair and would require a reasonable accommodation. Which federal protected class has the property manager violated?

Correct Answer

B) Disability

Disability (handicap) is one of the seven federally protected classes under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3604). The Act prohibits refusing to rent to a person because of a disability and also requires landlords to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, and practices when necessary to afford a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. Telling a disabled applicant the unit is unavailable when it is available is a classic form of discriminatory misrepresentation.

Answer Options
A
Color
B
Disability
C
Familial status
D
Sex

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