Fair Housing
The federal Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discrimination in the 'terms and conditions' of a sale or rental means a landlord cannot:
ASet any rent for a protected class member
BCharge different security deposits or impose different lease terms based on protected class✓ Correct
CRequire a credit check of any applicant
DAdvertise a property for sale
Explanation
The FHA prohibits discrimination not just in refusing to sell or rent but also in the terms, conditions, and privileges of housing. Charging a higher deposit or imposing stricter terms based on protected class status is illegal.
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