Fair Housing
A Wisconsin housing provider who charges a higher security deposit to a tenant because of their national origin is:
AWithin their rights as a business owner
BViolating the Fair Housing Act and the Wisconsin Open Housing Act by applying discriminatory terms and conditions✓ Correct
CPermitted if the lease discloses the different deposit amounts
DOnly violating state law
Explanation
Charging different security deposits based on national origin (or any other protected class) is discrimination in the terms and conditions of housing, violating both federal and Wisconsin fair housing law.
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