Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a legitimate criterion for screening rental applicants?
ARequiring applicants to be members of a specific religion
BRequiring a minimum credit score applied equally to all applicants✓ Correct
CAsking applicants about their national origin
DRequiring applicants to have lived in the county for 5 years
Explanation
Requiring a minimum credit score is a legitimate, neutral screening criterion that can be legally applied, provided it is applied equally to all applicants. Race, religion, and national origin may not be considered.
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