Fair HousingIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

A landlord charges higher security deposits to tenants with disabilities. This is:

APermitted if the property has a history of damage
BA violation of the Fair Housing ActCorrect
CAllowed if disclosed in the lease
DLegal only in commercial properties

Why A violation of the Fair Housing Act Is Correct

Answer B: A violation of the Fair Housing Act

Charging higher deposits based on a tenant's disability status is a form of housing discrimination violating the Fair Housing Act.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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