Fair Housing
A housing provider in Connecticut asks a prospective tenant during a showing whether they have children. This question:
AIs perfectly acceptable conversation
BMay be evidence of familial status discrimination if used to screen tenants✓ Correct
CIs required by Connecticut landlord-tenant law
DIs protected under the First Amendment
Explanation
Asking whether an applicant has children during the rental process can be evidence of intent to discriminate based on familial status—a protected class. Landlords should base decisions solely on objective rental criteria.
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