Property Management
In Ohio, a property management firm that discriminates in tenant selection based on protected class characteristics may be held liable under:
AOnly Ohio license law
BThe Fair Housing Act, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and potentially civil liability✓ Correct
COnly local ordinances
DOnly criminal law
Explanation
Housing discrimination exposes property management firms to liability under the federal FHA, the Ohio Civil Rights Act, local fair housing ordinances, and civil lawsuits by aggrieved parties.
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