Fair Housing
A Kansas landlord's written policy states 'no criminal records.' Under HUD guidance, this policy may be discriminatory if:
AApplied consistently to all applicants
BIt has a disparate impact on protected classes without being justified by business necessity✓ Correct
CThe policy is based on local crime statistics
DThe landlord is a nonprofit organization
Explanation
HUD guidance indicates that blanket bans on anyone with any criminal record may have a disparate impact on racial minorities and may violate the Fair Housing Act if not justified by business necessity.
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