Fair Housing
A Montana apartment manager who asks an applicant 'are you married?' during the rental interview is:
AConducting a routine financial qualification check
BPotentially violating Montana's Human Rights Act, which prohibits marital status discrimination in housing✓ Correct
CComplying with federal fair housing requirements
DFollowing industry best practices for tenant screening
Explanation
Montana's Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on marital status in housing. Asking about marital status during a rental interview may indicate discriminatory intent or lead to illegal discriminatory decisions.
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