Fair Housing
An Alaska real estate company policy that requires all applicants to speak English is MOST likely:
ALegal because English is the official language of Alaska
BPotentially discriminatory based on national origin✓ Correct
CRequired by Alaska state law
DA reasonable business practice with no fair housing implications
Explanation
A requirement that tenants speak English could constitute national origin discrimination under the Fair Housing Act because it has a disparate impact on persons from non-English-speaking countries. Non-English speakers are protected under the 'national origin' protected class.
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