Fair Housing
A South Carolina property manager who charges women higher security deposits than men is engaging in:
ALegal risk management
BSex (gender) discrimination under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CReasonable business practice
DAllowable local custom
Explanation
Sex (gender) is a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. Charging different deposit amounts based on gender is illegal discrimination, regardless of any business justification offered.
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