Fair Housing
An Indiana property manager who charges a higher security deposit to all applicants with disabilities claiming it covers potential damage is:
APermitted because disabled tenants may cause more damage
BViolating the Fair Housing Act by applying different conditions based on disability✓ Correct
CRequired to document the differential charge
DPermitted if the lease includes the policy
Explanation
Charging higher deposits or applying different terms based on disability is illegal discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. All tenants must be treated equally regardless of disability status.
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