Fair Housing
A Florida property manager posts a sign saying 'Adults Only Community' without qualifying under HOPA. A family with children applies to rent. The manager may:
ALegally refuse to rent to the family since the sign was posted publicly
BNot refuse — refusing to rent to families with children violates familial status protections✓ Correct
CAllow families but charge them a higher deposit
DPlace the family on a waiting list pending a community vote
Explanation
Unless the community meets the specific HOPA exemption requirements (80% of units occupied by a person 55+ and proper policies in place, or 100% 62+), refusing to rent to families with children violates familial status protections under the Fair Housing Act. The sign does not create a legal exemption. Charging higher deposits for families also violates the FHA.
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