A Georgia landlord refuses to rent to a family with children under 18, claiming his property is designated as adult-only housing. The property is a 20-unit apartment complex built in 1995 with no special amenities for seniors. Under Georgia Fair Housing Law (O.C.G.A. Title 8, Chapter 3, Article 4), what is the legal status of this refusal?

Correct Answer

D) Illegal, as familial status discrimination is prohibited

Correct: D - Illegal, as familial status discrimination is prohibited. This refusal is illegal as familial status discrimination is prohibited under Georgia Fair Housing Law. The property does not qualify for any housing-for-older-persons exemption. Why not A: This option is incorrect because "Legal, as landlords can designate any property as adult-only" does not match the rule tested by the question. The correct answer is "Illegal, as familial status discrimination is prohibited". This refusal is illegal as familial status discrimination is prohibited under Georgia Fair Housing Law. The property does not qualify for any housing-for-older-persons exemption. Why not B: This option is incorrect because "Legal, if the lease specifies adult-only occupancy" does not match the rule tested by the question. The correct answer is "Illegal, as familial status discrimination is prohibited". This refusal is illegal as familial status discrimination is prohibited under Georgia Fair Housing Law. The property does not qualify for any housing-for-older-persons exemption. Why not C: This option is incorrect because "Legal, if 80% of units are occupied by persons 55 or older" does not match the rule tested by the question. The correct answer is "Illegal, as familial status discrimination is prohibited". This refusal is illegal as familial status discrimination is prohibited under Georgia Fair Housing Law. The property does not qualify for any housing-for-older-persons exemption.