Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord may NOT impose different lease terms on a prospective tenant because of their:
ACredit score
BReligion✓ Correct
CNumber of vehicles
DEmployment history
Explanation
Religion is one of the seven federally protected classes. Imposing different terms, conditions, or privileges on a lease because of a tenant's religion violates the Fair Housing Act.
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