Fair Housing
A Colorado property manager who requires a larger security deposit from a tenant with a disability (for a service animal) is:
AA. Permitted to charge extra for service animals as they may cause damage
BB. Violating the FHA, which prohibits charging extra deposits for service animals or emotional support animals related to a disability✓ Correct
CC. Allowed if the dog is a large breed
DD. Permitted in states with pet deposit laws
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords cannot charge extra deposits or fees for service animals or assistance animals (including emotional support animals) accommodating a person's disability. Doing so is a form of disability discrimination.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Deed of TrustA security instrument used in many states instead of a mortgage, involving three parties: borrower (trustor), lender (beneficiary), and a neutral trustee.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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