Fair Housing (alternative)
A Maryland property manager who charges a higher security deposit to tenants with disabilities than to non-disabled tenants is violating:
AOnly the Americans with Disabilities Act
BThe federal Fair Housing Act and Maryland Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
COnly local anti-discrimination ordinances
DThe Maryland Landlord-Tenant Act only
Explanation
Charging different terms, conditions, or fees based on disability status violates both the federal Fair Housing Act and Maryland's Fair Housing Act.
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