Fair Housing
A Mississippi property management company's written policy states 'no felons.' A prospective tenant was convicted of a drug possession felony 8 years ago and has had no issues since. Under HUD guidance, the manager should:
AAutomatically reject the applicant per the written policy
BConduct an individualized assessment considering the nature of the crime, time elapsed, evidence of rehabilitation, and nexus to tenancy risks✓ Correct
CAccept the applicant regardless of the criminal history
DRequire the applicant to obtain a court order clearing their record
Explanation
HUD guidance cautions that blanket criminal exclusion policies may result in disparate impact discrimination. Managers should conduct individualized assessments considering factors like the nature and severity of the crime, time since the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, and whether the crime poses a demonstrable risk to other residents or property.
Related Mississippi Fair Housing Questions
- A Mississippi property manager's rental application includes a box asking applicants to identify their race. This is:
- A Mississippi landlord refuses to allow a tenant with a mobility disability to install a grab bar in the bathroom. This likely violates the Fair Housing Act provision regarding:
- HUD's FHEO (Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity) conducts what activity to test whether housing providers are complying with fair housing laws?
- Blockbusting is best defined as:
- Which of the following is TRUE regarding the Mississippi Fair Housing Act's relationship to the federal Fair Housing Act?
- A mortgage lender charges a higher interest rate to a borrower because of their national origin. This is an example of:
- The federal Fair Housing Act covers which types of housing transactions?
- The Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discriminatory advertising means a Mississippi agent may NOT:
Practice More Mississippi Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Mississippi Quiz →