Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a permissible basis for refusing to rent to a prospective tenant?
ARace
BAge (over 18)
CInability to meet the financial requirements for tenancy✓ Correct
DNational origin
Explanation
A landlord may lawfully refuse to rent to any applicant who does not meet the legitimate, non-discriminatory financial qualifications for tenancy, such as insufficient income or poor credit history.
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