Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a seller in Maryland has the right to choose their own buyer. However, they CANNOT select based on:
APurchase price and financial qualification
BRace, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or disability✓ Correct
COffer terms such as closing date and contingencies
DAbility to obtain financing
Explanation
While sellers can choose among buyers for legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons (price, terms, qualifications), they cannot reject a buyer based on protected class characteristics.
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