Fair Housing
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
BRefusing to rent to a family with three children because the unit has two bedrooms✓ Correct
CCharging a pet deposit for tenants with pets
DAsking all applicants for references
Explanation
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.
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