Fair Housing
A landlord in Alaska who charges a higher security deposit from a tenant because of the tenant's national origin is engaging in:
ALegal risk management
BHousing discrimination under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CPermissible security screening under Alaska landlord-tenant law
DReasonable accommodation practice
Explanation
National origin is a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act. Charging higher deposits, applying different standards, or imposing different terms based on national origin constitutes unlawful housing discrimination.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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