Fair Housing
A Missouri landlord refuses to rent to a family with two children, saying the apartment is 'too small for kids.' This is most likely a violation of:
AOnly Missouri law
BThe federal Fair Housing Act's familial status protection✓ Correct
CMissouri zoning ordinances only
DNo law — landlords can set occupancy limits
Explanation
Familial status (households with children under 18) is protected under the federal Fair Housing Act. Refusing to rent to families with children is illegal discrimination unless the property qualifies as housing for older persons (55+ or 62+).
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