Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

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 classCorrect
CRequire a security deposit from all tenants
DEnforce reasonable lease provisions equally, under the applicable standard

Why Impose different lease terms or rules based on a tenant's protected class Is Correct

Answer B: Impose different lease terms or rules based on a tenant's protected class

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.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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