Fair Housing
A Minnesota property manager advertises an apartment and receives applications. They rank all qualified applicants and select the first qualified applicant. This 'first qualified' policy:
AMay violate fair housing if protected classes are more likely to be screened out before the ranking✓ Correct
BIs always the safest fair housing approach
CEliminates all fair housing liability since everyone is considered equally
DIs required by the Minnesota Human Rights Act
Explanation
Even a 'first qualified' policy can have fair housing implications if the screening criteria or application process creates barriers for protected classes. For example, if the screening criteria include factors with disparate impact on protected classes, the overall policy may still violate fair housing law. Consistent, documented application of objective criteria is important for compliance.
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