Fair Housing
A landlord in Portland, Oregon receives an application from a prospective tenant who was previously convicted of drug possession. Under Oregon law:
AThe landlord must automatically reject the application
BThe landlord may consider the conviction, but must follow Oregon's individualized assessment rules for criminal records in tenant screening✓ Correct
CCriminal convictions are not a permissible screening criterion
DThe landlord must accept the application because Oregon prohibits use of criminal history
Explanation
Oregon has specific rules about using criminal records in tenant screening. Landlords must conduct an individualized assessment considering the nature of the crime, time elapsed, and evidence of rehabilitation, rather than applying blanket rejection policies. Certain older records and arrests without convictions may not be used.
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