Fair HousingIntermediateArizona Exam

Under Arizona fair housing law, a landlord may legally refuse to rent to a prospective tenant based on:

AThe tenant's national origin
BThe tenant's poor credit history and inability to pay rentCorrect
CThe tenant's religion
DThe tenant having children

Why The tenant's poor credit history and inability to pay rent Is Correct

Answer B: The tenant's poor credit history and inability to pay rent

A landlord may legally deny rental applications based on legitimate, non-discriminatory factors such as poor credit history, insufficient income, negative rental references, or criminal background (with some limitations). Denials 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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