Fair Housing
In Minnesota, which of the following is an example of housing discrimination based on national origin?
ARefusing to rent to an applicant with poor credit
BRefusing to show properties in certain neighborhoods to buyers who speak English with an accent✓ Correct
CRequiring a security deposit from all applicants
DUsing credit and income standards consistently for all applicants
Explanation
Refusing to show properties based on an applicant's accent (a characteristic associated with national origin) is steering based on national origin—a violation of the Fair Housing Act and Minnesota Human Rights Act. Neutral, consistently applied financial standards (credit, income) are lawful if applied to all applicants regardless of national origin.
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