Fair Housing
Under Massachusetts law, which of the following is a permitted difference in treatment in residential housing?
ACharging higher rent to non-English speakers
BUsing objective, consistently applied financial criteria (income, credit) for all applicants✓ Correct
CRequiring additional security deposits from foreign nationals
DRefusing to accept applications from persons over 65
Explanation
Applying objective, non-discriminatory financial criteria (minimum income, credit score) consistently to all applicants is legitimate and lawful. The key is consistency—the same standards must be applied equally to all applicants regardless of protected class.
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