Fair Housing
A landlord requires a higher security deposit from families with children than from childless couples. This is:
APermissible if the property has more than 4 units
BA violation of fair housing laws (familial status discrimination)✓ Correct
CAllowed if disclosed in the lease
DPermitted for properties built before 1988
Explanation
Requiring higher deposits based on the presence of children is familial status discrimination, prohibited by both the federal Fair Housing Act and Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act.
Related Michigan Fair Housing Questions
- A Michigan senior housing community that qualifies for the HOPA '55+' exemption must:
- Blockbusting (panic selling) is the illegal practice of:
- A person with a disability who rents in Michigan may request a reasonable modification to their unit. The cost of the modification is generally paid by:
- In Michigan, 'disparate impact' in fair housing means:
- The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requires Michigan commercial property owners to:
- Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on:
- Redlining is best defined as:
- Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following exemptions allows a religious organization to give preference to its members?
Practice More Michigan Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Michigan Quiz →