Fair Housing
A Delaware landlord charges a higher security deposit to tenants with children than to adult-only households. This is:
ALegal if based on actual damage data
BIllegal discrimination based on familial status✓ Correct
CLegal because children cause more wear and tear
DLegal if disclosed in the lease agreement
Explanation
Charging higher security deposits based on the presence of children is illegal discrimination based on familial status under the Fair Housing Act, regardless of claimed justification.
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