Fair Housing

Under Oregon fair housing law, which of the following rental practices may constitute illegal discrimination?

ARequiring all applicants to have a credit score above 620
BCharging a higher security deposit to an applicant because of their national origin✓ Correct
CRequiring all tenants to provide references from prior landlords
DSetting a minimum income requirement of 2.5 times monthly rent

Explanation

Charging higher fees, deposits, or different terms based on a protected class characteristic such as national origin is illegal discrimination under the Fair Housing Act and Oregon's Fair Housing Act. Equal terms must be applied to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, or other protected classes.

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