Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a permissible reason to reject a rental applicant?
AThe applicant has a child under 18
BThe applicant has a prior eviction on their record due to non-payment of rent✓ Correct
CThe applicant uses a wheelchair
DThe applicant receives Social Security Disability Income
Explanation
Landlords may lawfully reject applicants based on objective, non-discriminatory criteria such as a documented prior eviction for non-payment of rent. This is a legitimate business reason unrelated to protected class status. The rejection must be applied consistently to all applicants regardless of protected characteristics.
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