Fair Housing
In Oregon, can a landlord legally reject all applicants who have been evicted in the past?
AYes, eviction history is always a permissible screening criterion
BNo, any rejection based on eviction history constitutes discrimination
CIt depends — Oregon has rules about how eviction history can be used in tenant screening✓ Correct
DYes, but only for evictions within the past 1 year
Explanation
Oregon has specific rules about the use of eviction history in tenant screening. Landlords may consider eviction history, but blanket rejection of all applicants with any eviction may have a disparate impact on protected classes.
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