Fair Housing
What is 'occupancy standard' discrimination in Delaware?
AUsing unreasonably restrictive occupancy policies to exclude families with children in violation of familial status protections✓ Correct
BSetting minimum qualifications for occupants
CRequiring tenants to maintain the property to a certain standard
DSetting minimum occupancy requirements to maintain a building's financial viability
Explanation
Occupancy standard discrimination occurs when a landlord uses an unreasonably restrictive maximum occupancy policy to exclude families with children. HUD's two-persons-per-bedroom guideline is a starting point, but the reasonableness of any limit depends on all circumstances.
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