Fair Housing
A Vermont landlord charges a higher security deposit to tenants with children than to childless tenants. This practice:
AIs allowed to cover additional wear and tear
BViolates the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on familial status discrimination✓ Correct
CIs only permissible for units with carpet
DIs allowed if disclosed in the lease
Explanation
Charging higher deposits based on the presence of children constitutes familial status discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. Landlords may not impose different terms or conditions of rental based on any protected class, including family composition.
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