Fair Housing
An Alaska property manager who requires all tenants to provide the same documents (lease application, credit authorization, income verification) and uses the same scoring criteria for all applicants is:
APotentially discriminatory if those standards have a disparate impact
BFollowing best fair housing practices through consistent, objective screening✓ Correct
CRequired by law to use this approach
DExempt from fair housing requirements due to consistent screening
Explanation
Consistent application of objective screening criteria — applied equally to all applicants — is the gold standard for fair housing compliance. While even neutral policies must be examined for disparate impact, consistently applying the same documented standards to all applicants is the recommended best practice.
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