An owner of a 20-unit, 4-floor apartment complex wanted the property manager to screen all applicants carefully and place those who had any physical disabilities in certain units. This is

While the owner may believe they are accommodating the needs of tenants with disabilities, their approach violates the Fair Housing Act. Proper accommodations should not involve segregating individuals based on physical disabilities. Instead, all tenants should have equal access to all units without discrimination.

The Civil Rights Act of 1866 primarily addresses racial discrimination in contracts and property transactions. While it promotes equality among racial groups, it does not specifically cover disabilities or the housing practices addressed in this scenario. Thus, it is not applicable to this situation involving disability discrimination.

Disclosing the leasing policy does not change the discriminatory nature of the practice. Even if the owner communicates their policy, the act of placing individuals with disabilities in specific units remains a violation of the Fair Housing Act. Disclosure does not mitigate the discrimination inherent in the policy itself.