Property Management
What is a tenant screening process and what Ohio fair housing laws apply?
AAny screening criteria are permissible
BA process using objective, consistent criteria (income, credit, rental history) that must be applied equally without regard to protected classes✓ Correct
COnly credit checks are legally required
DScreening criteria are set by Ohio law
Explanation
Ohio landlords may use legitimate, objective tenant screening criteria (income ratios, credit scores, rental history, criminal background) but must apply them consistently to all applicants regardless of protected class to avoid fair housing violations.
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