Fair Housing
A Maine landlord requires all applicants to provide references from prior landlords, a credit check, and proof of income. A disabled applicant who has poor credit due to medical bills applies. The landlord should:
AAutomatically approve the application because of the disability
BApply the same qualification standards as all other applicants✓ Correct
CRequire additional documentation from the disabled applicant only
DReject the application to avoid potential issues
Explanation
Fair housing law requires landlords to apply the same qualification criteria consistently to all applicants. A disabled applicant is not automatically approved or rejected based on disability — they must meet the same bona fide standards as others.
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