Property Management
What is 'tenant screening' and what criteria may Nevada landlords legally use?
ATenant screening in Nevada is illegal and constitutes discrimination
BTenant screening evaluates applicants on legitimate, objective criteria — credit history, rental history, income verification, criminal background — but criteria must be applied consistently and cannot use protected class characteristics as screening factors✓ Correct
CNevada landlords may screen only based on income; all other criteria are discriminatory
DNevada requires all landlords to accept any applicant who can pay first month's rent
Explanation
Nevada landlords may legally use objective, consistently-applied screening criteria: credit score/history, verified income (typically 2.5-3x monthly rent), prior rental history/references, and criminal background (with limitations — certain criminal history screening may have fair housing implications).
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Key Terms to Know
Right of First Refusal
A contractual right giving a party the opportunity to match any offer received before the owner can accept it from a third party.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
Fair Housing ActFederal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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