Fair Housing
A Minnesota property manager sends different-quality responses to rental inquiries based on the perceived national origin of the applicants. This practice violates which law?
AOnly the Minnesota Human Rights Act
BBoth the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Minnesota Human Rights Act✓ Correct
COnly the Federal Fair Housing Act
DNeither, since the manager has discretion in communication
Explanation
Treating applicants differently based on national origin violates both the federal Fair Housing Act (national origin is a protected class) and the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Both laws prohibit discrimination in all aspects of housing: inquiries, applications, approvals, terms, and services.
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