Fair Housing
A landlord who charges a higher security deposit to a tenant with a disability than to other tenants is:
APermitted if the disability poses a higher risk of damage
BViolating the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CPermitted as a standard business practice
DRequired to get written approval from AREC
Explanation
Charging different fees or deposits based on a tenant's disability status is discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. Landlords must apply uniform standards to all applicants regardless of protected class status.
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