Fair Housing
A New Mexico apartment manager who charges a higher security deposit to families with children than to childless adults is:
AActing within their rights as a business owner
BViolating the Fair Housing Act by discriminating based on familial status✓ Correct
CPermitted because larger families cause more wear
DIn compliance if the deposit is below 2 months' rent
Explanation
Charging different deposit amounts based on familial status (presence of children) constitutes illegal discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. All applicants in similar circumstances must be treated equally.
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