Fair Housing
A New Mexico landlord refuses to rent to a family because they have three children under age 10. This is most likely a violation of:
AThe Americans with Disabilities Act
BThe Fair Housing Act prohibition on familial status discrimination✓ Correct
CUORRA
DRESPA
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on familial status, which includes families with children under 18. Refusing to rent because of young children violates fair housing law.
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