Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord may NOT deny housing to an applicant because they:
AHave a poor credit history
BHave a prior eviction for non-payment
CHave children under 18 (unless qualifying senior housing)✓ Correct
DHave insufficient income to pay rent
Explanation
Familial status (having children under 18) is a protected class. Refusing to rent because an applicant has children is illegal unless the property qualifies for a senior housing exemption.
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