Fair Housing
An Oklahoma property management company creates a 'good neighbor policy' that requires tenants to assimilate into the local culture and avoid practices that are 'different from community norms.' Such a policy could violate:
AOnly Oklahoma state law
BThe Fair Housing Act's protection for national origin and religion if it targets ethnically or religiously specific practices✓ Correct
CNo laws because landlords can set community standards
DOnly zoning ordinances
Explanation
Policies requiring cultural assimilation or targeting specific practices associated with national origin, religion, or ethnicity can constitute illegal discrimination. Fair housing laws protect people's rights to maintain their cultural and religious practices in their homes.
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