Fair Housing
A Virginia landlord who charges higher rent to a tenant with a disability because 'disabled people are harder on property' is:
APracticing legal risk assessment
BEngaging in illegal discrimination based on disability✓ Correct
CPermitted if documented with maintenance records
DAllowed under the Mrs. Murphy exemption
Explanation
Charging higher rent to a person because of their disability is illegal discrimination under the Fair Housing Act and Virginia Fair Housing Law. Assumptions about damage are stereotypes, not legitimate business factors.
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