Fair Housing
Under NC and federal law, a landlord may legally ask a prospective tenant to provide proof of:
ATheir country of birth
BTheir income, rental history, and credit worthiness✓ Correct
CTheir marital status
DThe number and ages of family members
Explanation
Landlords may require proof of income, rental history, and creditworthiness as legitimate, non-discriminatory screening criteria. Asking about protected characteristics like national origin or marital status is prohibited.
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