Fair Housing
A Virginia landlord who restricts occupancy to 'no more than 2 people per unit' for all units in a 50-unit apartment building may be engaging in:
ALegal health and safety standards
BPotential familial status discrimination depending on unit size and whether the restriction is justified✓ Correct
CVREB-approved occupancy standards
DStandard market practice with no legal risk
Explanation
Overly restrictive occupancy standards can constitute familial status discrimination if they effectively exclude families with children. HUD's 2-per-bedroom guideline depends on the number of bedrooms and other factors.
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