Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act's prohibition on 'discriminatory terms and conditions' means a landlord cannot:
ASet a market-rate rent
BImpose different lease terms or rules based on a tenant's protected class✓ Correct
CRequire a security deposit from all tenants
DEnforce reasonable lease provisions equally
Explanation
Imposing different lease terms, security deposit amounts, late fees, or rules based on a tenant's race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or other protected class is prohibited under the Fair Housing Act.
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