A prospective renter is NOT protected by Fair-Housing laws if the person

Individuals with a history of mental illness are protected under the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination based on disability. Landlords cannot refuse rental applications solely based on an applicant's mental health history, as doing so would violate these protections and could be considered discriminatory.

The inability to live alone does not constitute a ground for discrimination under Fair Housing laws. This situation may arise from various circumstances, including age or disability, and individuals in such situations are protected from discrimination as they may be considered to have a disability under the law.

A history of drug use, particularly if it does not involve drug dealing or ongoing substance abuse issues, generally does not disqualify an individual from Fair Housing protections. The laws focus on active and current behaviors rather than past actions, especially if the individual is in recovery or no longer engages in illegal drug use.