Fair Housing
A Kentucky landlord charges higher security deposits to tenants with disabilities, claiming added risk. This is:
APermissible as a reasonable business decision
BA fair housing violation based on disability✓ Correct
CPermissible with the tenant's written consent
DPermissible if the deposit is refundable
Explanation
Charging different terms (such as higher security deposits) based on a protected class characteristic violates the Fair Housing Act, even if the landlord believes it is a legitimate business decision.
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