Fair Housing
A NC landlord who requires a higher security deposit from a tenant with a disability because they worry about property damage has likely violated:
ANo law, as security deposits are a business decision
BThe Fair Housing Act's prohibition on different terms or conditions based on disability✓ Correct
COnly the NC Security Deposit Act
DThe ADA only
Explanation
Charging higher deposits or applying different terms/conditions to tenants based on a protected class (including disability) violates the Fair Housing Act.
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