Fair Housing
A Kentucky property management company requires all rental applicants to pass a criminal background check. This policy may violate fair housing if:
AThe criminal history check has no time limit
BIt disproportionately screens out members of a protected class without being justified by business necessity✓ Correct
CAny applicant with a conviction is rejected
DAll of the above
Explanation
A blanket criminal history policy may have a disparate impact on protected classes. HUD guidance requires individualized assessment and business justification for criminal background screening policies to avoid fair housing liability.
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