Fair Housing
A NC landlord who advertises 'English-speaking tenants preferred' is likely violating the FHA's prohibition on discrimination based on:
AAge
BNational origin — language requirements that are not necessary for the tenancy may have discriminatory effect based on national origin✓ Correct
CSex
DReligion
Explanation
A preference for English-speaking tenants can have a discriminatory effect on people of certain national origins — unless English proficiency is genuinely necessary for the tenancy (e.g., for safety reasons), such advertising may violate the FHA.
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