Did you know that a landlord can't refuse to rent to you, try to evict you, or treat you more unfavorably than other tenants simply because you -- or a roommate -- have a drug or alcohol addiction?
An addiction qualifies as a disability under the Fair Housing Act, which means apartment hunters and renters who have an addiction also have certain federal protections against discrimination.
Here's a summary of how the law protects you if you've got a drug or alcohol addiction.
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