Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a North Dakota landlord's policy refusing to rent to anyone with any criminal history may violate fair housing laws because:
AAll criminal history is a protected class
BSuch policies may have a disparate impact on protected classes and must be evaluated for business necessity✓ Correct
CThe landlord must interview all applicants personally first
DCriminal history policies are fully exempt from fair housing
Explanation
HUD has issued guidance that blanket bans on renting to anyone with any criminal history may have a disparate impact on racial and ethnic minorities and violate the Fair Housing Act unless narrowly tailored to address legitimate safety concerns.
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