A Colorado property manager who advertises 'No criminal history' in all rental listings should be aware that:
Why Blanket criminal history bans may have a disparate impact on protected classes and should be tailored to be job-related or relevant to tenancy Is Correct
Answer B: Blanket criminal history bans may have a disparate impact on protected classes and should be tailored to be job-related or relevant to tenancy
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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Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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