Fair Housing
A landlord refuses to rent to a family with children under 18. Under the Fair Housing Act, this is:
APermissible if the landlord prefers adults
BIllegal discrimination based on familial status✓ Correct
CLegal if the property has fewer than 4 units
DLegal if the landlord lives on the premises
Explanation
Familial status is a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act. Refusing to rent to families with children under 18 is illegal discrimination, with limited exceptions for qualified senior housing.
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