Fair Housing
A Minnesota property management company sends tenant appreciation gifts at holiday time. They send more elaborate gifts to certain tenants. If the distinction is based on protected class characteristics, this:
AIs permissible as a discretionary business decision
BMay constitute discriminatory terms and conditions in housing✓ Correct
CIs only problematic if the gifts have monetary value over $50
DIs exclusively covered by employment law, not fair housing
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the 'terms, conditions, or privileges' of housing, which can include services and amenities provided by landlords. Providing different levels of service or gifts based on protected class characteristics is a fair housing violation.
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