Fair Housing
A Maine landlord who requires a higher security deposit from a tenant with a disability than from non-disabled tenants is:
APermitted to do so as a reasonable precaution
BViolating the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CRequired to do so under state law
DAllowed to do so only with written justification
Explanation
Charging higher security deposits based on disability violates the Fair Housing Act. All tenants must be treated equally in terms of deposit requirements, regardless of disability status.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
Promissory NoteA written promise to repay a loan under specified terms — the borrower's personal financial obligation in a real estate transaction.
Community PropertyIn community property states, most property acquired during marriage is owned equally by both spouses, regardless of who paid for it.
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