Fair Housing
An Ohio housing provider asks a prospective tenant about their national origin on a rental application. Under the Fair Housing Act, this is:
ARequired for verification of legal residency
BPotentially discriminatory — asking about national origin may be used to discriminate✓ Correct
CLegal because immigration status affects tenancy
DOnly illegal if the applicant is rejected
Explanation
Asking about national origin on a rental application may be used to discriminate, in violation of the Fair Housing Act. Housing providers should use consistent, neutral application criteria.
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