Fair Housing
Under New Mexico fair housing law, a landlord who provides different lease terms to tenants of different races is:
APermitted if the differences are small
BViolating the Fair Housing Act by providing different terms based on a protected class✓ Correct
CPermitted if the landlord owns fewer than 4 units
DExempt if the rentals are in rural areas
Explanation
Providing different terms, conditions, or privileges to tenants based on race (or any protected class) is a violation of the Fair Housing Act, regardless of the magnitude of the difference.
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