Fair Housing
Under the Maine Human Rights Act, 'marital status' as a protected class in housing prohibits:
ARequiring proof of marriage for joint tenants
BRefusing to rent to someone because they are single, married, divorced, or widowed✓ Correct
CDiscounts for married couples only
DSetting different rent levels based on household size
Explanation
Maine's Human Rights Act protects against discrimination based on marital status. Landlords cannot refuse to rent, charge different rates, or apply different terms based on whether someone is single, married, divorced, or widowed.
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