Fair Housing

In South Dakota, a property manager who asks a prospective tenant if they have children during the application process is:

ARequired to do so to ensure the property is appropriate for families
BPotentially violating fair housing law by asking about familial status✓ Correct
CAllowed if the building is a senior housing community
DRequired to verify applicant household composition

Explanation

Asking applicants whether they have children inquires about their familial status, which is a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. Property managers should use only neutral, objective criteria in tenant screening and avoid asking about protected class characteristics.

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