Fair Housing (alternative)
A Maryland landlord who refuses to rent to a family because they have children may be liable under:
AState housing code only
BFederal Fair Housing Act (familial status) and Maryland Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CLocal zoning ordinances only
DNo law—landlords can choose tenants freely
Explanation
Refusing to rent based on familial status (families with children under 18) violates the federal Fair Housing Act and Maryland's Fair Housing Act, which both prohibit this discrimination.
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