Fair HousingIntermediateDelaware Exam

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 statusCorrect
CLegal because children cause more wear and tear
DLegal if disclosed in the lease agreement

Why Illegal discrimination based on familial status Is Correct

Answer B: Illegal discrimination based on familial status

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.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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