Fair Housing
A Minnesota property management company has a policy requiring tenant applicants to earn 3x the monthly rent. A disabled applicant who relies on disability benefits does not meet this threshold. The company should:
AAutomatically deny the application based on income
BConsider the applicant's disability benefits as income and evaluate the application fairly✓ Correct
CGrant a reasonable accommodation by waiving the income requirement entirely
DOnly accept the application if the applicant has a co-signer
Explanation
Income requirements are not inherently discriminatory, but they must be applied consistently and cannot be used to screen out protected classes. Disability benefits are a legitimate form of income. The company should consider all sources of income fairly. If the applicant cannot meet the income threshold even with disability benefits counted, denial may be appropriate, but the income requirement cannot be applied differently based on the source of income.
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