Fair Housing
A 'no children' rental policy at an apartment complex that does not qualify as housing for older persons is:
ALegal in Maryland
BAn illegal restriction on familial status✓ Correct
COnly illegal if posted in writing
DLegal if applied uniformly
Explanation
Familial status is a protected class; refusing to rent to families with children under 18 is illegal unless the property qualifies as 55+ or 62+ senior housing.
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