Fair Housing

In Missouri, a landlord who adds a new 'no criminal background' policy that disproportionately excludes certain racial groups may face:

ANo fair housing challenge
BA disparate impact fair housing challenge if the policy is not consistent with business necessity✓ Correct
COnly state licensing issues
DOnly criminal prosecution

Explanation

HUD's guidance and fair housing law recognize that blanket criminal background policies may have a disparate impact on protected classes. Landlords must use individualized assessments consistent with business necessity.

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