The law uses a practical common sense definition of disability or handicap. A person is protected if they have any physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities like walking, talking, eating, hearing, caring for oneself, lifting or carrying objects, learning or working. The definition is meant to be very broad. You need not be unable to do any of these things, you only need to be limited in your ability to do one or more of them. Many different kinds of acts are prohibited by the law.
Discrimination is illegal both in the rental and sale of housing.
Below is a list of some of the types of acts that can be considered discrimination. For the disabled, many things other than just refusing to rent or sell are against the law. Read this list carefully to understand the different kinds of discrimination that apply to disabled persons. An absolute refusal to rent or sell. A refusal to negotiate.