Fair Housing
A landlord refuses to rent to a family with three children, citing a policy that no more than two people can occupy a two-bedroom apartment. This policy may violate the Fair Housing Act because:
AOccupancy standards that are more restrictive than necessary can constitute familial status discrimination✓ Correct
BFederal law requires all two-bedroom units to accommodate at least five occupants
CThe landlord cannot set any occupancy limits under fair housing law
DOnly state law, not federal law, governs occupancy standards
Explanation
Familial status is a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. Overly restrictive occupancy policies that disproportionately exclude families with children can constitute familial status discrimination.
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