Fair Housing
A Kentucky landlord uses a minimum income requirement of 3x the monthly rent for all applicants. This policy:
AIs illegal discrimination based on income
BIs generally legal if applied consistently to all applicants✓ Correct
CViolates the Fair Housing Act's income protection provisions
DIs illegal for landlords with more than 4 units
Explanation
Income-to-rent ratio requirements (such as requiring income of 3x monthly rent) are generally legal if applied consistently to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Such neutral, consistently applied financial standards are a legitimate way to screen for ability to pay rent.
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