Fair Housing
A Georgia property manager who requires a higher security deposit from tenants with children violates:
AA. Only state regulations
BB. The Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discrimination based on familial status✓ Correct
CC. The Americans with Disabilities Act
DD. GREC regulations
Explanation
Requiring higher security deposits based on familial status (having children) is discriminatory and violates the Fair Housing Act. All tenants must be subject to the same deposit requirements regardless of the presence of children.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
State-Specific Concepts
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