Fair Housing
A Florida property manager asks prospective tenants during a screening interview 'Do you have any children?' This question:
AIs acceptable since it helps plan unit assignment
BPotentially violates the Fair Housing Act since the answer could be used to discriminate based on familial status✓ Correct
CIs required under Florida tenant screening laws
DIs acceptable for properties with fewer than 4 units
Explanation
Asking prospective tenants if they have children could indicate intent to discriminate based on familial status. Managers should avoid questions about protected characteristics during screening. Occupancy standards can be applied but should not be based on family composition.
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