Fair Housing
An Iowa landlord charges a higher security deposit to a tenant with a physical disability. This is:
APermissible if the deposit covers potential damage
BPermissible if disclosed in the lease
CA violation of fair housing laws✓ Correct
DRequired by Iowa law for disabled tenants
Explanation
Charging different terms, conditions, or deposits based on disability is prohibited by the federal Fair Housing Act and the Iowa Civil Rights Act.
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