Property Management

A Missouri property manager receives an application from a tenant with a criminal background. Under fair housing guidance, the manager should:

AAutomatically reject all applicants with any criminal record
BApply consistent, individualized assessment considering the nature, severity, and recency of the offense and its relevance to housing✓ Correct
CAccept all applicants regardless of background
DRequire a co-signer for all applicants with criminal records

Explanation

HUD guidance warns that blanket criminal history policies that exclude all applicants with any conviction may have a disparate impact on protected classes. Missouri property managers should use individualized assessment considering the nature, severity, and recency of offenses.

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