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Housing, shops, hotels etc

The DDA also makes it illegal to discriminate against people with HIV in the provision of goods and services, such as when finding housing or in places like shops, restaurants and hotels.

What this means is that:

  • A landlord cannot refuse to let a property to you because you have HIV.
  • A shop, restaurant or cafe can’t refuse your custom or treat you less favourably because you have HIV.
  • A hotel can’t refuse you a room because you have HIV.

For the purposes of the DDA, people with HIV are legally defined as disabled. Some people with HIV don’t feel disabled and find it quite stigmatising to be described in this way. Whether or not you agree with this definition, you can still enjoy the protections that the DDA provides.

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