Property Management
A Maine property manager who conducts a criminal background check on rental applicants must ensure:
AAll criminal history is used as an automatic disqualifier
BThe background check is applied consistently to all applicants and complies with fair housing laws✓ Correct
COnly sex offenders are screened
DCriminal checks are only done after approval
Explanation
Criminal background checks must be applied consistently to all applicants. HUD guidance warns that blanket policies excluding anyone with any criminal record may violate the Fair Housing Act due to disparate impact on protected classes.
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