Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is an example of familial status discrimination?
ARefusing to rent to a family with three children under 18✓ Correct
BCharging higher rent to a single person
CRequiring a credit check for all applicants
DOffering a discount to long-term tenants
Explanation
Refusing to rent to families with children under 18 is familial status discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. Familial status is a protected class, and landlords cannot deny housing based on children in the household (with limited exceptions for age-qualified housing).
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