Fair Housing
A landlord who charges a higher security deposit to a tenant from a particular national origin is violating the Fair Housing Act because:
ASecurity deposits are regulated by federal law
BIt constitutes discrimination in the terms and conditions of housing based on national origin✓ Correct
CAll tenants must be charged the same deposit by HUD rules
DSecurity deposits may only be determined by state law
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the terms, conditions, or privileges of housing — including security deposit amounts. Charging different amounts based on a protected class violates the FHA.
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