Fair Housing
A Montana real estate investor who acquires multiple rental properties must establish consistent written tenant selection criteria to:
AReduce the time spent reviewing applications
BDocument that all applicants are evaluated using the same objective, non-discriminatory standards, providing a defense against fair housing complaints✓ Correct
CSatisfy a federal registration requirement
DComply with the Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act's written policy requirement
Explanation
Consistent written tenant selection criteria document that all applicants are evaluated against the same objective standards (credit score, income ratio, rental history), providing evidence of non-discrimination in the event of a fair housing complaint.
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