Fair Housing
A Pennsylvania landlord who requires a higher security deposit from minority applicants than from white applicants is committing:
APermissible risk management
BDiscriminatory terms and conditions in violation of the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
COnly an ECOA violation, not a Fair Housing Act violation
DA legal practice if the applicant's credit score justifies it
Explanation
Imposing different terms and conditions on renters based on race or other protected characteristics — including requiring higher security deposits — violates the Fair Housing Act. The Act prohibits discrimination in any 'terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental' based on protected characteristics.
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