Fair Housing
A NC landlord who gives preferential treatment to applicants referred by existing tenants creates a potential fair housing issue if:
AThe referral results in higher quality tenants
BThe existing tenant pool is homogeneous and the referral policy perpetuates exclusion of protected classes✓ Correct
CThe referral incentive is financial
DThe policy is not in writing
Explanation
Word-of-mouth or tenant-referral policies can perpetuate discrimination if the existing tenant base is racially or otherwise homogeneous, as the referral network excludes protected classes.
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