Fair Housing
Which of the following is a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason to refuse a rental applicant?
AThe applicant has children
BThe applicant's credit score falls below the minimum required by the landlord's consistently applied policy✓ Correct
CThe applicant is from a foreign country
DThe applicant has a physical disability
Explanation
A landlord may lawfully reject an applicant whose credit score falls below a minimum threshold that is part of a consistently applied, non-discriminatory screening policy. Financial qualifications applied uniformly are legitimate business reasons.
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