Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following questions may a South Carolina landlord legally ask on a rental application?
A'Do you have children?'
B'What is your monthly income?'✓ Correct
C'What country are you from?'
D'What religion do you practice?'
Explanation
Asking about income is permissible because it assesses the applicant's ability to pay rent—a legitimate business criterion. Questions about familial status, national origin, and religion are discriminatory.
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