Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord who charges different security deposits based on a tenant's national origin is:
APermitted if the landlord's lease requires it
BCommitting illegal discrimination based on a protected class✓ Correct
CAllowed as long as the deposit does not exceed two months' rent
DRequired to disclose the differential deposit policy
Explanation
Charging different terms, conditions, or privileges (including security deposit amounts) based on a protected class such as national origin is illegal discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.
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