Fair Housing
A Minnesota apartment complex has a 'no guests' policy prohibiting tenants from having any overnight visitors. A tenant argues this interferes with their right to have family visit. Under fair housing law:
AThe policy is fully enforceable since it applies to everyone equally
BThe policy may be so restrictive as to violate fair housing if it discriminates based on familial status or other protected characteristics✓ Correct
CGuests are not covered by fair housing law
DThe policy is only problematic if a landlord enforces it selectively
Explanation
A blanket 'no guests' policy that prevents tenants from having family members visit could potentially violate fair housing principles, particularly regarding familial status. Courts have examined overly restrictive occupancy and guest policies. Reasonable guest policies are permissible, but policies that effectively prohibit family visits may face fair housing challenges.
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