Fair Housing
In Minnesota, which of the following is an example of discriminatory conduct under the Fair Housing Act?
ACharging all tenants the same application fee
BProviding different lease terms or conditions to buyers based on their religion✓ Correct
CRequiring a credit check for all applicants
DSetting a minimum income requirement of 3x monthly rent for all applicants
Explanation
Providing different lease terms based on religion—or any protected class—is discrimination in the conditions of housing, violating the Fair Housing Act. Universal policies (same application fee, same credit check requirement, same income requirement) applied to all applicants regardless of protected class are generally lawful.
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