Fair Housing
An Iowa landlord who charges a higher security deposit to tenants with disabilities than to tenants without disabilities is:
AActing legally, as security deposits can reflect risk
BViolating the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discrimination based on disability✓ Correct
CActing legally only if the higher deposit is documented in writing
DComplying with Iowa law since deposits are negotiable
Explanation
Charging tenants with disabilities a higher security deposit than tenants without disabilities constitutes disability discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. Terms and conditions of housing may not differ based on protected class status.
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