Fair Housing
In Hawaii, a landlord can legally refuse to rent to a prospective tenant who has been convicted of:
AA. Any prior criminal conviction
BB. A violent crime that poses a direct threat to the health and safety of other residents, as long as the policy is applied consistently✓ Correct
CC. Minor traffic violations
DD. Any crime if the landlord simply prefers tenants without criminal records
Explanation
Criminal records policies must consider nature of the crime, how long ago, and evidence of rehabilitation. Blanket bans on all criminal records may constitute racial discrimination (disparate impact). However, convictions for violent crimes posing direct safety threats may be considered.
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