Fair Housing
An Oklahoma property manager refuses to rent to a prospective tenant because she has three children under age 10, citing 'overcrowding concerns.' This is most likely:
APermissible if the manager applies the policy to all families
BA violation of the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on familial status discrimination✓ Correct
CPermissible in a building with fewer than 4 units
DOnly a violation if the manager's stated reason is proven false
Explanation
Familial status is a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act. Refusing to rent to a family with children based on the number or ages of children is illegal, even if disguised as an 'overcrowding' policy.
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