Fair Housing
A Connecticut landlord charges female applicants a higher security deposit than male applicants for identical units. This violates:
AOnly Connecticut wage laws
BThe federal Fair Housing Act and Connecticut fair housing law (sex/gender discrimination)✓ Correct
COnly the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
DNo law—security deposit amounts are at the landlord's discretion
Explanation
Charging different security deposits based on sex is housing discrimination based on gender, violating both the federal Fair Housing Act and Connecticut's fair housing statutes.
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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.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
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.
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