Fair Housing
Which of the following is a permissible distinction under Ohio and federal fair housing laws?
ACharging higher rent to tenants with young children
BRequiring all applicants to meet the same minimum income and credit standards✓ Correct
CRefusing to show homes in certain school districts to minority buyers
DAdvertising for 'working adults only'
Explanation
Applying uniform, non-discriminatory income and credit standards to all applicants is a legitimate business practice. Discriminating based on protected class characteristics is illegal.
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