Fair Housing
An Arizona property manager who charges all single female applicants a higher security deposit 'for additional security' is:
AActing prudently for risk management
BViolating the Fair Housing Act's sex protection through disparate treatment✓ Correct
CComplying with Arizona landlord-tenant law
DActing legally if the policy is in writing
Explanation
Charging higher deposits based solely on sex (or any other protected class) is disparate treatment discrimination under the Fair Housing Act, regardless of whether the policy is written or applied consistently to all women.
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