Fair Housing
A NH housing provider who charges a higher security deposit to families with children than to adults-only households is:
AExercising reasonable risk management
BEngaging in familial status discrimination in violation of the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CPermitted under NH law for security deposits
DAllowed if the higher deposit is disclosed upfront
Explanation
Charging higher security deposits to households with children than to comparable adult-only households constitutes familial status discrimination. All similarly situated applicants must be offered the same deposit terms.
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