Fair Housing
A Colorado landlord requiring all applicants to provide their national origin on the rental application:
AIs acceptable for demographic research purposes
BViolates the Fair Housing Act since such information can be used discriminatorily✓ Correct
CIs required by federal law for properties with more than 4 units
DIs only prohibited if the landlord actually discriminates based on the information
Explanation
Requiring national origin information on a rental application suggests discriminatory intent or facilitates discrimination, even if the landlord claims not to use the information to discriminate. This violates the Fair Housing Act.
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