Fair Housing
In South Dakota, a landlord who selectively enforces lease rules against tenants of a specific religion is guilty of:
ALegitimate property management
BDiscriminatory enforcement based on religion — a violation of the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CA violation of the SDREC code of ethics only
DNo violation since lease enforcement is within landlord discretion
Explanation
Selectively enforcing lease rules against tenants based on their religion violates the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discrimination in the terms, conditions, or privileges of tenancy.
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