Fair Housing

A landlord who requires a larger security deposit from tenants who speak with an accent is:

AActing within their rights to protect against higher-risk tenants

BViolating fair housing law based on national origin discrimination✓ Correct

CPermissible if the deposit is not more than two months' rent

DPermissible if the requirement is written in the lease

Explanation

Requiring a larger security deposit from tenants based on their national origin (indicated by accent) is discrimination based on national origin, which is prohibited by the Fair Housing Act. Deposit policies must be applied uniformly to all applicants.

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