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A Wyoming real estate broker is reviewing a rental application for a single-family home. The applicant discloses that he is HIV-positive. The broker denies the application, citing concerns about the applicant's ability to maintain the property. Under the Wyoming Fair Housing Act, which protected class is most relevant to this situation?

Correct Answer

C) Disability (handicap)

HIV-positive status is recognized as a disability (handicap) under fair housing law. The Wyoming Fair Housing Act, consistent with the federal Fair Housing Act, prohibits discrimination based on disability. Denying a rental application because an applicant is HIV-positive constitutes illegal discrimination based on a protected class. The stated reason of 'ability to maintain the property' is a pretext and does not provide a lawful basis for the denial.

Answer Options
A
Sex
B
Religion
C
Disability (handicap)
D
National origin

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Key Terms:

fair_housingdisabilityhiv_statusprotected_classesrental

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