Fair Housing
A landlord who charges a higher security deposit to tenants with children because 'children cause more damage' is:
AExercising reasonable business judgment
BViolating the Fair Housing Act by discriminating based on familial status✓ Correct
CAllowed to do this only if stated in the lease
DPermitted if the local jurisdiction has no fair housing ordinance
Explanation
Charging higher security deposits based on the presence of children (familial status) is a discriminatory practice that violates the Fair Housing Act. All applicants must be treated equally regardless of whether they have children.
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