Fair Housing
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, families with children (familial status) may NOT be:
ARequired to pay an additional security deposit
BPlaced on a 'family floor' in an apartment building
CCharged higher rent based on the number of children
DAll of the above✓ Correct
Explanation
All of these actions discriminate based on familial status, which is prohibited. Charging more rent, requiring extra deposits, or segregating families to specific floors (unless it's a legitimate senior housing exemption) all violate the federal Fair Housing Act and Oregon law.
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