Fair Housing
A Nebraska landlord adds a criminal background check requirement after a tenant of a particular race applies. This practice is potentially illegal because:
ACriminal background checks are prohibited in Nebraska
BIt appears designed to discriminate against a protected class✓ Correct
CBackground checks require federal approval
DLandlords can only use credit checks
Explanation
Selectively applying screening criteria to specific applicants based on protected class characteristics is illegal discrimination. Screening criteria must be applied consistently to all applicants from the moment they are established.
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