Fair Housing
In Michigan, which of the following tenant screening criteria would most likely raise fair housing concerns?
AMinimum credit score requirement of 620 applied to all applicants
BRequiring two years of continuous employment
CRequiring applicants to have 'traditional family values'✓ Correct
DRequiring income equal to 2.5x the monthly rent
Explanation
Requiring 'traditional family values' is a subjective, potentially discriminatory criterion that could be used to screen out applicants based on religion, familial status, or sexual orientation. Objective financial criteria applied uniformly to all applicants are permissible.
Related Michigan Fair Housing Questions
- Blockbusting is best described as:
- A Michigan senior housing community that qualifies for the HOPA '55+' exemption must:
- Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act adds which protected characteristic not found in the federal Fair Housing Act?
- Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following persons is NOT covered by the 'familial status' protected class?
- In Michigan, a landlord who charges higher rent to a tenant because of their national origin is violating:
- In Michigan, a landlord who advertises a rental property as 'perfect for singles' may be:
- A real estate agent in Detroit who consistently shows Black buyers homes only in predominantly Black neighborhoods without discussing other areas is engaged in:
- Under the Fair Housing Act, which advertising is permissible?
Practice More Michigan Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Michigan Quiz →