Fair Housing
A Michigan property owner who converts a single-family residence to a rental must comply with fair housing laws. One of the first steps is to:
AList the property only in discriminatory classified ads
BEstablish non-discriminatory tenant selection criteria based on legitimate business standards✓ Correct
CRequire applicants to disclose their family status
DOffer different terms to different groups
Explanation
Fair housing compliance requires establishing and consistently applying non-discriminatory tenant selection criteria based on legitimate factors such as income, creditworthiness, and rental history.
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