Fair Housing
A landlord who requires a higher security deposit from a tenant with a disability compared to other tenants without a disability has likely:
AActed within their legal rights as a business owner
BViolated the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discriminatory terms and conditions✓ Correct
CComplied with reasonable risk management practices
DMade a lawful determination based on the nature of the disability
Explanation
Charging a higher security deposit based on a tenant's disability constitutes discrimination in the terms and conditions of rental housing and violates the Fair Housing Act.
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