Fair Housing
A Mississippi landlord requires every prospective tenant to provide a 'character reference from someone of the same faith.' This policy likely violates the Fair Housing Act because:
ACharacter references are not permitted in housing applications
BIt discriminates based on religion by creating barriers for applicants of different faiths✓ Correct
CIt is a form of familial status discrimination
DReferences are a form of steering
Explanation
Requiring a character reference from a person of the same faith implies a preference for applicants of a certain religion, which constitutes religious discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.
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