Fair Housing
An Ohio property manager who drafts a lease that contains discriminatory terms (e.g., limiting occupancy based on national origin) is:
AProtected because landlords control lease terms
BViolating the Fair Housing Act — discriminatory lease terms are unlawful✓ Correct
COnly subject to discipline if the lease is actually signed
DExempt if the discriminatory term is buried in small print
Explanation
Including discriminatory terms in a lease — regardless of whether it is signed — violates the Fair Housing Act. Discriminatory terms in the conditions of housing are prohibited.
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