Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord who charges women a higher security deposit than men is committing:
AA permissible business practice
BSex discrimination—a violation of the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CA violation only if the landlord owns more than 10 units
DA contract dispute, not a Fair Housing issue
Explanation
Sex is a federally protected class under the Fair Housing Act. Charging different security deposits based on the applicant's sex—with no legitimate, non-discriminatory reason—constitutes sex discrimination and violates the Fair Housing Act.
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