Fair Housing
A Maine landlord refuses to rent to a family with children, claiming the apartment is too small for families. This is likely a violation of:
AOnly Maine Human Rights Act
BThe federal Fair Housing Act's familial status protections✓ Correct
CThe Americans with Disabilities Act
DNo law, as landlords can set occupancy standards
Explanation
Refusing to rent to families with children violates the federal Fair Housing Act's protections for familial status. The FHA sets occupancy standards (HUD's 2-persons per bedroom guideline), and blanket refusals to rent to families are illegal.
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