Fair Housing
A property manager who creates different lease terms and conditions for tenants of different national origins is violating which provision of the Fair Housing Act?
AThe prohibition on advertising preferences
BThe prohibition on discrimination in terms, conditions, or privileges of rental housing✓ Correct
CThe prohibition on refusing to rent to protected classes
DThe prohibition on discriminatory misrepresentation
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the 'terms, conditions, or privileges' of the rental or sale of housing. Applying different lease terms (such as higher security deposits, different rules, or different rental rates) to tenants based on national origin is a direct violation of this provision.
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