Fair Housing
A Virginia landlord who sets different application fees for applicants based on their race is engaging in:
ARisk-based pricing
BIllegal discrimination under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CLegal income verification
DA market-based practice
Explanation
Setting different fees, deposits, or terms for applicants based on race or any protected characteristic is illegal discrimination under both the federal Fair Housing Act and Virginia law.
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