Fair Housing
Which of the following CANNOT be grounds for refusing to rent to a prospective tenant under the Fair Housing Act?
AThe tenant has 3 children under 10 years old (familial status)✓ Correct
BThe tenant has an eviction judgment from 2 years ago
CThe tenant's income does not meet the 3x monthly rent requirement
DThe tenant has a poor credit score
Explanation
Refusing to rent because a family has children is discrimination based on familial status, a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. The other options (eviction history, income, credit score) are legitimate, non-discriminatory screening criteria.
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