Fair Housing
A Maine property manager may legally ask a prospective tenant about their:
ACountry of origin
BAbility to pay rent and references from prior landlords✓ Correct
CReligious beliefs
DWhether they plan to have children
Explanation
A property manager may legally ask applicants about their ability to meet the financial obligations of the lease and check references. Asking about protected class characteristics is illegal.
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Key Terms to Know
Steering
An illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)A lender's measure of a borrower's monthly debt obligations relative to their gross monthly income, used to evaluate loan eligibility.
Fair Housing ActFederal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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