Fair Housing
A landlord in Arizona may legally reject a rental applicant based on:
AThe applicant's national origin
BA legitimate, non-discriminatory business reason such as poor credit history✓ Correct
CThe applicant's familial status
DThe applicant's religion
Explanation
Landlords may reject applicants for legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons such as poor credit, insufficient income, prior evictions, or criminal history (applied consistently). Rejections based on protected class characteristics are illegal.
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