Fair Housing
A Kansas apartment complex has a written policy that 'all applicants must earn 3x the monthly rent.' This policy is:
AA fair housing violation because it discriminates based on income
BA legal, neutral financial qualification standard if applied consistently to all applicants✓ Correct
COnly legal if disclosed in advance advertising
DA violation if it results in any demographic disparity in tenants
Explanation
Income-to-rent ratios are legitimate, neutral financial qualification standards when applied consistently to all applicants regardless of protected characteristics.
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