Fair Housing
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 Act✓ Correct
CAllowed if disclosed in the lease
DLegal only in commercial properties
Explanation
Charging higher deposits based on a tenant's disability status is a form of housing discrimination violating the Fair Housing Act.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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