Fair Housing
A New Hampshire landlord who requires a higher security deposit from a tenant because of their national origin has violated:
AOnly the NH landlord-tenant act
BThe Fair Housing Act's prohibition on national origin discrimination✓ Correct
CRESPA
DNo law, because security deposits are purely financial matters
Explanation
Requiring different terms or conditions in housing — including a higher security deposit — based on a person's national origin is prohibited discrimination under the federal Fair Housing Act.
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