Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord who requires a higher security deposit from tenants with disabilities compared to non-disabled tenants is:
APermitted if the disability creates higher risk of damage
BPermitted only for properties built before 1968
CProhibited as discriminatory treatment✓ Correct
DRequired by insurance regulations
Explanation
Charging higher security deposits based on disability status is a form of discriminatory treatment prohibited under the Fair Housing Act. Landlords must apply consistent standards to all applicants.
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