Fair HousingIntermediateAlabama Exam

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 tenancyCorrect
DNational origin, as most licensees would generally expect

Why Inability to meet the financial requirements for tenancy Is Correct

Answer C: Inability to meet the financial requirements for tenancy

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.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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