Fair Housing
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 rent✓ Correct
CThe tenant's religion
DThe tenant having children
Explanation
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.
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