Fair Housing
Under Minnesota's Tenant Screening Bill of Rights (2022), how far back can a landlord consider criminal history when screening applicants?
AAny criminal history regardless of age
BOnly felony convictions within the last 3 years; misdemeanors within 1 year (with some exceptions)✓ Correct
CNo criminal history can be considered at all
DOnly convictions resulting in prison sentences over 1 year
Explanation
Minnesota's Tenant Screening Bill of Rights limits how far back landlords can look at criminal history. The specific lookback periods are: felony convictions within the past 7 years (with some exceptions for serious offenses), misdemeanor convictions within the past 3 years (approximately).
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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