Fair Housing
In Minnesota, a landlord who charges a higher security deposit to a tenant with a disability (claiming higher damage risk) is committing:
AA reasonable business practice based on risk assessment
BHousing discrimination based on disability, as different terms cannot be imposed based on protected class status✓ Correct
CA permissible accommodation for higher risk tenants
DAn action permitted under Minnesota landlord-tenant law
Explanation
Charging different security deposit amounts based on a protected class—including disability—is discrimination in the terms and conditions of housing. The Fair Housing Act and Minnesota Human Rights Act prohibit applying different terms, conditions, or privileges based on protected class status, even if framed as risk-based.
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