Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason to deny a rental application?
AA. The applicant is of a different nationality than current residents
BB. The applicant's credit score and rental history do not meet the landlord's written, consistently applied standards✓ Correct
CC. The applicant has young children
DD. The applicant is a recent immigrant
Explanation
Landlords may legally deny rental applications based on objective, consistently applied, non-discriminatory criteria such as insufficient income, poor credit history, or past evictions. These must be the same standards applied to all applicants.
Related Colorado Fair Housing Questions
- Colorado's 'source of income' protection under fair housing law means:
- Under the Fair Housing Act, a real estate broker who publishes an advertisement saying 'ideal for young professionals, no children' is:
- Under the FHA, the maximum civil penalty for a first-time fair housing violation by a respondent (other than the U.S. government) is approximately:
- The 'Unruh Civil Rights Act' and similar state statutes are relevant to Colorado real estate because they:
- A Colorado landlord asks an applicant if they have children during the rental application process. This question:
- A Colorado real estate broker 'steers' a Hispanic buyer toward only certain neighborhoods while discouraging them from other areas. This practice is called:
- A Colorado property owner who converts a single-family home to a boarding house is subject to:
- A Colorado property manager who segregates tenants by race — placing minority tenants only in certain buildings within a complex — is engaging in:
Practice More Colorado Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Colorado Quiz →