Fair Housing
A Billings landlord refuses to rent to a qualified applicant because of their national origin. This is:
ALegal if the landlord lives in the building and it has fewer than 4 units
BA violation of the federal Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CPermitted under Montana state law
DLegal as long as the landlord documents financial concerns
Explanation
Refusing to rent based on national origin is a violation of the federal Fair Housing Act. The owner-occupied exemption applies only if the owner lives in a building with 4 or fewer units AND does not use a broker or discriminatory advertising.
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