Fair Housing
A landlord refuses to rent to a family with young children, citing concern for property wear. This is an example of:
ALegal screening based on occupancy standards
BIllegal discrimination based on familial status✓ Correct
CPermissible adult-only community policy
DLegal refusal based on the number of occupants
Explanation
Refusing to rent to families with children (under 18) because of concern about property wear is illegal discrimination based on familial status under the Fair Housing Act.
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