Fair Housing
An Oklahoma landlord who charges a higher security deposit to a family with children than to childless tenants is:
AWithin their rights because deposits reflect risk
BViolating the Fair Housing Act's familial status protection✓ Correct
CComplying with Oklahoma law
DAllowed if stated clearly in the lease
Explanation
Charging higher security deposits based on familial status (presence of children) is a violation of the Fair Housing Act. All applicants must be offered the same terms and conditions regardless of their protected class status.
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