Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is considered an acceptable reason for denying a rental application?
AApplicant has young children
BApplicant has a history of late rent payments and a poor credit score✓ Correct
CApplicant uses a wheelchair
DApplicant speaks English as a second language
Explanation
Rental denial based on documented financial criteria — such as poor credit or a history of non-payment — is a legitimate, non-discriminatory business practice, as long as the same criteria are applied to all applicants.
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