Fair Housing
A South Dakota landlord charges a higher security deposit to a tenant because of their national origin. This is:
ALegal if justified by credit history
BIllegal under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CLegal because security deposit amounts are at the landlord's discretion
DOnly illegal if the tenant can prove discriminatory intent
Explanation
Charging different deposit amounts based on national origin is illegal under the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in the terms and conditions of rental housing based on protected characteristics.
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