Fair Housing
A North Dakota property owner who wants to rent only to college students (to take advantage of demand near a university) may be violating fair housing laws because:
AEducation level is a protected class under the Fair Housing Act
BSuch a policy could constitute age discrimination (familial status) against families with children or potentially against older non-students✓ Correct
CStudent housing is exempt from the Fair Housing Act
DOnly income-based restrictions are permitted
Explanation
A policy limiting rental to college students could have a discriminatory effect on families with children (familial status) and possibly on older renters. Landlords must be careful that occupancy restrictions are not pretexts for discrimination.
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