Property Management
A Des Moines property manager wants to screen rental applicants. Which of the following is an acceptable screening criterion?
ANational origin
BCredit score and rental history✓ Correct
CRace
DFamilial status
Explanation
Credit score and rental history are legitimate, objective, non-discriminatory screening criteria. Screening based on protected classes (race, national origin, familial status) is illegal under fair housing laws.
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