Fair Housing
A Hawaii landlord who prefers tenants without children may legally:
AA. Advertise 'adults-only building'
BB. Qualify for the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) exemption if 80% of units have a 55+ resident✓ Correct
CC. Refuse all applicants with children
DD. Charge higher deposits for families with children
Explanation
A landlord can legally restrict families with children if the housing qualifies under HOPA as senior housing (80% of units occupied by at least one person 55+).
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Key Terms to Know
Redlining
An 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.
Fair Housing ActFederal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
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.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
State-Specific Concepts
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