Fair Housing
A South Dakota landlord refuses to rent to a family with children. This may violate:
AOnly state law
BOnly federal Fair Housing Act
CBoth federal Fair Housing Act (familial status) and South Dakota law✓ Correct
DNeither, because landlords can choose tenants
Explanation
Refusing to rent to families with children (under 18) violates the federal Fair Housing Act's prohibition on familial status discrimination, and may also violate South Dakota human rights law.
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