Fair Housing
A West Virginia housing provider who requires a larger security deposit from tenants with disabilities to cover potential modifications is:
AExercising reasonable business caution
BViolating the Fair Housing Act — security deposits must be applied consistently regardless of disability✓ Correct
CPermitted if the extra deposit amount is disclosed in writing
DAllowed because modification restoration costs are legitimate expenses
Explanation
Charging higher security deposits based on disability is illegal under the FHA. While landlords may require tenants to restore the unit to its pre-modification condition upon moving out, they cannot pre-charge a higher deposit based on disability.
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