Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a legitimate reason a landlord may reject an applicant?
AThe applicant has children under 18
BThe applicant's credit score is below the landlord's consistent minimum threshold✓ Correct
CThe applicant's name indicates a foreign origin
DThe applicant uses a wheelchair
Explanation
Landlords may deny applications based on objective, non-discriminatory business criteria consistently applied to all applicants — such as credit score, income verification, and rental history. The criteria must be applied equally regardless of protected class.
Related New Mexico Fair Housing Questions
- Under New Mexico fair housing law, a landlord who provides different lease terms to tenants of different races is:
- The Unruh Civil Rights Act in New Mexico protects against discrimination in:
- Under the Fair Housing Act, 'disparate impact' means:
- Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following constitutes a reasonable accommodation for a tenant with a disability?
- A New Mexico property manager asks prospective tenants to provide their country of birth on the rental application. This practice:
- The New Mexico Human Rights Act prohibits housing discrimination based on protected classes. Which of the following is a protected class under NM state law but NOT under federal Fair Housing Act?
- In New Mexico, which agency has primary jurisdiction to investigate complaints of housing discrimination filed at the state level?
- Under the Fair Housing Act, a seller instructs their broker to 'not sell to certain groups.' The broker's correct response is to:
Practice More New Mexico Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free New Mexico Quiz →