Fair Housing
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a permissible question a landlord may ask a prospective tenant?
ADo you have any children?
BWhat is your religion?
CCan you provide references from previous landlords?✓ Correct
DAre you a U.S. citizen?
Explanation
Requesting landlord references is a legitimate, non-discriminatory rental criteria. Asking about children (familial status), religion, or citizenship status (which could be a proxy for national origin discrimination) are impermissible or legally risky questions under fair housing law.
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