Fair HousingIntermediateArizona Exam

A landlord in Arizona may legally reject a rental applicant based on:

AThe applicant's national origin or ancestry, both protected under the Fair Housing Act
BA legitimate, non-discriminatory business reason such as poor credit historyCorrect
CThe applicant's familial status, protected because the applicant has children
DThe applicant's religious affiliation, a class protected since the Act's original 1968 enactment

Why A legitimate, non-discriminatory business reason such as poor credit history Is Correct

Answer B: A legitimate, non-discriminatory business reason such as poor credit history

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.

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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