Fair Housing
A North Dakota landlord who wants to check the credit history of all rental applicants must:
AOnly check credit for applicants who appear to be low income
BApply the credit screening consistently to all applicants equally✓ Correct
CCheck credit only for applicants who request it
DSkip credit checks to avoid fair housing violations
Explanation
Landlords may use credit checks as part of a legitimate screening process, but they must apply the same standards consistently to all applicants. Selective application of screening criteria based on protected characteristics violates fair housing laws.
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