Fair Housing
A North Dakota landlord requires a higher security deposit from a tenant who uses a wheelchair, claiming the deposit covers potential 'damage from the wheelchair.' This likely violates the Fair Housing Act because:
ASecurity deposits are prohibited by the Fair Housing Act
BTreating a person differently based on disability in lease terms constitutes illegal discrimination✓ Correct
CWheelchair users are automatically exempt from security deposits
DOnly the ADA, not the Fair Housing Act, governs this situation
Explanation
Charging higher deposits or setting different lease terms for persons with disabilities constitutes disability discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. Landlords cannot impose different terms based on protected characteristics.
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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.
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.
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.
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