Property Management
Under the Fair Housing Act, a Mississippi landlord may NOT refuse to rent to a prospective tenant because of their:
APoor credit history
BPrior eviction record
CRace or national origin✓ Correct
DInability to pay first and last month's rent
Explanation
Race and national origin are federally protected classes. A landlord may use legitimate, non-discriminatory factors such as credit history, prior evictions, or ability to pay in tenant screening.
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