Fair Housing
A Florida landlord refuses to rent to a family because they have two young children. This is most likely a violation of:
AThe Florida Building Code
BThe federal Fair Housing Act (familial status)✓ Correct
CChapter 475 F.S.
DFlorida's Landlord-Tenant Act
Explanation
Refusing to rent to a family with children (under 18) violates the federal Fair Housing Act's protection of 'familial status,' which was added by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988.
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