Fair Housing

In South Dakota, which scenario would most likely NOT constitute a fair housing violation?

ARefusing to rent to a person because of their religion
BCharging a higher security deposit based on race
CRejecting an applicant due to a documented history of property damage and non-payment of rent✓ Correct
DSteering a family with children away from a property

Explanation

Rejecting an applicant based on documented property damage and non-payment history is a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason based on prior tenancy conduct — not a protected class characteristic.

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