Fair Housing
A Louisiana housing provider who asks on a rental application 'Do you have any children?' is:
AExercising a legitimate occupancy inquiry
BPotentially engaging in discriminatory inquiry based on familial status in violation of the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CRequired to ask this to comply with Louisiana building codes
DExempt from FHA rules for properties under 4 units
Explanation
Asking about children on a rental application is considered a potentially discriminatory inquiry based on familial status under the Fair Housing Act. Housing providers should focus on objective criteria (income, credit, rental history) rather than asking questions about protected characteristics.
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