Fair HousingIntermediateAlabama Exam

Which of the following would be a violation of the Fair Housing Act by a property manager?

ARequiring all applicants to complete the same rental application, as a general rule
BRefusing to rent to a family with three children because the unit has two bedroomsCorrect
CCharging a pet deposit for tenants with pets
DAsking all applicants for references

Why Refusing to rent to a family with three children because the unit has two bedrooms Is Correct

Answer B: Refusing to rent to a family with three children because the unit has two bedrooms

Refusing to rent to families with children (familial status) based on occupancy standards that are more restrictive than HUD guidelines violates the Fair Housing Act.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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