Fair Housing
A Texas landlord charges a higher security deposit to tenants with disabilities because they fear the tenants may cause more damage. This practice:
AIs permissible as a business decision
BViolates the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on disability discrimination in terms and conditions✓ Correct
CIs legal if disclosed in the lease
DIs acceptable for properties with fewer than 4 units
Explanation
Charging higher security deposits based on a tenant's disability is a violation of the Fair Housing Act. The Act prohibits discriminating in the terms, conditions, and privileges of rental housing based on disability. Landlords must apply the same deposit requirements to all tenants.
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