Fair Housing
A Maryland property manager requires all applicants to provide a Social Security Number. This policy may be:
AClearly required by law
BPotentially discriminatory if it disproportionately excludes persons of certain national origins without a legitimate business justification✓ Correct
CAcceptable because it applies equally to all
DRequired by the Maryland Fair Housing Act
Explanation
Blanket SSN requirements can have a disparate impact on certain national origin groups. While credit checks are legitimate, policies must be evaluated for discriminatory impact.
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