Fair Housing
A landlord in Arizona who charges higher security deposits to tenants with children is:
AActing legally to cover potential additional damage
BViolating the Fair Housing Act's familial status protection✓ Correct
CComplying with Arizona landlord-tenant law
DUsing sound risk management practices
Explanation
Charging higher security deposits to families with children because of their familial status violates the Fair Housing Act, even if the stated justification is potential damage. Deposit requirements must be applied uniformly.
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