Fair Housing
A New Mexico landlord who has a blanket policy of refusing to rent to all people with criminal records may be violating fair housing law because:
ACriminal history is a protected class
BSuch blanket policies may have a disparate impact on protected classes such as racial minorities✓ Correct
CAll rental denials require court approval
DCriminal record checks are prohibited in New Mexico
Explanation
HUD guidance states that blanket policies excluding people with criminal records may have a disparate impact on protected classes (particularly racial minorities who are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system).
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