Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord who refuses to rent to a person because of their perceived race (even if the landlord's perception is wrong) is:
ANot liable because the perceived race was not the applicant's actual race
BStill in violation because the Act protects against discrimination based on perceived as well as actual protected class status✓ Correct
COnly liable if the perceived race is specifically named in the refusal letter
DNot liable if the landlord can show a legitimate business reason
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act protects against discrimination based on actual OR perceived protected class characteristics. A landlord who discriminates based on a mistaken perception of someone's race, national origin, or other protected characteristic is still liable for a Fair Housing violation.
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