Fair Housing
A Montana apartment complex that has a policy requiring all tenants to have a 'guarantor' when they have no rental history most likely discriminates against:
AOnly students attending Montana State University
BYoung adults entering the rental market for the first time, which may disproportionately affect protected classes, and the requirement must be applied consistently and justified by business necessity✓ Correct
CNo protected classes since it applies to all with no rental history
DOnly applicants under age 25
Explanation
Guarantor requirements based on no rental history can disproportionately affect younger adults and certain protected classes. When applied inconsistently or in ways that have disparate impact on protected groups, such policies may violate fair housing requirements.
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