Fair HousingIntermediateColorado Exam

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 discriminatorilyCorrect
CIs required by federal law for properties with more than 4 units
DIs only prohibited if the landlord actually discriminates based on the information

Why Violates the Fair Housing Act since such information can be used discriminatorily Is Correct

Answer B: Violates the Fair Housing Act since such information can be used discriminatorily

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.

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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