Fair Housing
A Florida landlord requires a higher security deposit from families with children than from adults-only households. This is:
ALegal if the deposit is within state statutory limits
BIllegal discrimination based on familial status under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CLegal if the lease is month-to-month
DLegal if disclosed in the listing
Explanation
Charging higher security deposits or imposing different lease terms based on familial status (presence of children) is illegal discrimination under the Fair Housing Act, regardless of the dollar amount.
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