| (a) It is unlawful to discriminate by refusing to sell
or rent, or otherwise make unavailable, or deny a dwelling to a potential
buyer or renter based on a disability of:
(1) the potential buyer or renter;
(2) a person residing in or intending to reside in
that dwelling after it is so sold, rented, or made available; or
(3) any person associated with that person.
(b) It is unlawful to discriminate against any person
in the terms, conditions, or privileges of the sale or rental of a
dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection
with such dwelling, because of a disability of:
(1) that buyer or renter;
(2) a person residing in or intending to reside in
that dwelling after it is so sold, rented, or made available; or
(3) any person associated with that person.
(c) It is unlawful to make an inquiry to determine
whether a potential buyer or renter of a dwelling, a person intending
to reside in that dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available,
or any person associated with that potential buyer or renter has a
disability. However, this section does not prohibit the following
inquiries, provided they are made of each potential buyer or renter,
whether or not the person has a disability:
(1) Whether the potential buyer or renter is able to
meet the requirements of ownership or tenancy;
(2) Whether the potential buyer or renter qualifies
for a dwelling available only to individuals with disabilities or
to people with a particular type of disability;
(3) Whether the potential buyer or renter qualifies
for a priority available to individuals with disabilities or to people
with a particular type of disability;
(4) Whether the potential buyer or renter is a current
illegal abuser or addict of a controlled substance; or
(5) Whether the potential buyer or renter has been
convicted of the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled
substance.
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