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A Tucson property management company is implementing new rental policies. Under the Federal Fair Housing Act as applied in Arizona, all of the following would be considered illegal discriminatory practices EXCEPT:

Correct Answer

B) Refusing to rent to individuals receiving Section 8 housing assistance

Refusing to rent to individuals receiving Section 8 housing assistance is correct because source of income is not a protected class under the Federal Fair Housing Act (though some local Arizona jurisdictions may have additional protections). Requiring higher security deposits from families with children is incorrect because this constitutes illegal discrimination based on familial status. Charging different application fees based on race is incorrect because this is clear racial discrimination prohibited by the Fair Housing Act. Refusing reasonable accommodation requests for service animals is incorrect because this violates disability discrimination provisions of the Fair Housing Act.

Answer Options
A
Requiring higher security deposits from families with children
B
Refusing to rent to individuals receiving Section 8 housing assistance
C
Charging different application fees based on an applicant's race
D
Refusing reasonable accommodation requests for service animals

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