Fair Housing
A property manager who charges a higher security deposit to tenants with children than to tenants without children is violating the Fair Housing Act by discriminating based on:
ARace
BDisability
CFamilial status✓ Correct
DNational origin
Explanation
Charging higher security deposits to tenants with children is discrimination based on familial status, a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. The Act prohibits different terms, conditions, or privileges based on protected class characteristics, including different deposit amounts.
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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.
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.
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.
Purchase AgreementA legally binding contract between a buyer and seller that outlines the terms and conditions of a real estate sale.
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