Fair Housing
Under New York law, which of the following is a permissible distinction that housing providers may make in selecting tenants?
APreference for tenants of a specific national origin
BRequiring all applicants to earn at least 40 times the monthly rent in verifiable annual income✓ Correct
CPreference for tenants without children
DRequiring applicants of a specific religion to provide additional references
Explanation
A uniform income requirement (such as income of 40 times the monthly rent) is a neutral, non-discriminatory criterion applied equally to all applicants. It is based on financial ability to pay rent, not on any protected class.
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