Property Management
A Maine landlord who discriminates against a tenant with children by charging higher rent violates:
AOnly the Maine Human Rights Act
BBoth the federal Fair Housing Act and the Maine Human Rights Act✓ Correct
COnly federal law — Maine has no familial status protection
DThe Maine Landlord-Tenant Act only
Explanation
Charging higher rent based on familial status violates both the federal Fair Housing Act and the Maine Human Rights Act, both of which prohibit familial status discrimination.
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