Fair Housing
In Montana, which of the following would be a permissible reason for a landlord to reject a rental application?
AThe applicant has a service dog
BThe applicant has an eviction judgment within the past 3 years for non-payment of rent, applied consistently to all applicants✓ Correct
CThe applicant is a single mother with two children
DThe applicant is of a different ethnicity than current tenants
Explanation
Prior eviction for non-payment of rent is a legitimate, objective reason for rejection when applied consistently to all applicants. It is not based on a protected class. Service dogs, families with children, and national origin are protected characteristics.
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