Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord in Indiana who asks a prospective tenant 'Do you have any children?' during the application process is:
APermitted because it is a reasonable question
BRisking a fair housing complaint for inquiring about familial status✓ Correct
CRequired to ask to ensure the unit is appropriate in size
DPermitted as long as they ask all applicants the same question
Explanation
Asking about the presence of children is an inquiry into familial status — a protected class. Even if asked of all applicants, making housing decisions based on this information violates the Fair Housing Act.
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