Fair Housing
A landlord who requires a higher security deposit from tenants with disabilities than from other tenants is:
APermitted if the landlord has a written policy
BViolating the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CPermitted as long as the amount is under $500
DPermitted if the landlord lives in the building
Explanation
Charging higher deposits or fees to tenants based on a protected class such as disability is a violation of the Fair Housing Act.
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