To rent is defined in the Act as to lease or to let or otherwise to grant for consideration the right to occupy premises. 42 U.S.C. §3602(e). The Milton Hershey School provides education and housing to approximately 2,100 underprivileged students in homes of 10-12 students without requiring any monetary consideration. The question presented is whether participation in a mandatory chore program at the student home as set forth in an enrollment agreement to remain in residence at the School is "consideration" under the Act sufficient for the child to qualify as a renter and thus bestowing the Act's protections from discrimination in housing.

Whether participation in a mandatory chore program at a student home is 'consideration' under the Fair Housing Act sufficient for the child to qualify as a renter and thus bestowing the Act's protections from discrimination in housing