Fair Housing
A Maine landlord who provides different lease terms or conditions to tenants based on their national origin is committing:
AA minor procedural violation
BA fair housing violation✓ Correct
CA permissible business practice
DAn acceptable market-based decision
Explanation
Providing different lease terms based on national origin violates the Fair Housing Act and Maine Human Rights Act. All tenants must be offered equal terms and conditions.
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