Fair Housing
A Florida housing provider charges an additional 'administrative fee' only to applicants who disclose disabilities during the application process. This is:
ALegal if the fee is under $50
BIllegal discrimination in the terms and conditions of housing based on disability✓ Correct
CLegal if the fee is disclosed in writing
DOnly illegal if the fee is recurring
Explanation
Charging additional fees exclusively to persons with disabilities (while not charging non-disabled applicants) is illegal discrimination in the terms and conditions of housing under the Fair Housing Act.
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