Fair Housing
A Texas landlord refuses to rent to a family because they have two young children. This is most likely a violation of:
AThe landlord's constitutional rights
BThe Fair Housing Act's familial status protections✓ Correct
CTexas Occupations Code Chapter 1101
DThe Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
Explanation
Familial status is a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. Refusing to rent to families with children under 18 (except in qualifying senior housing) is illegal discrimination.
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