Fair Housing
A Maryland landlord refuses to rent to a family because they have three children. This is most likely a violation of:
AMaryland's landlord-tenant code only
BFair Housing Act prohibition against familial status discrimination✓ Correct
CThe Americans with Disabilities Act
DLocal zoning ordinances
Explanation
Refusing to rent based on the presence of children constitutes familial status discrimination under the federal Fair Housing Act.
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