Fair Housing
An Indiana apartment complex's policy of requiring all applicants to provide Social Security numbers may have fair housing implications if it:
AIs applied consistently to all applicants
BDisproportionately screens out certain national origin groups who may not have Social Security numbers, with no business necessity justification✓ Correct
CIs used for background checks only
DIs a standard banking practice
Explanation
A blanket requirement for Social Security numbers may have a disparate impact on non-U.S. citizens (certain national origin groups) if applied as an absolute bar without alternative documentation options and without business necessity.
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