Fair Housing
In South Dakota, a landlord may legally reject a rental application for which of the following reasons?
AThe applicant has school-age children
BThe applicant has a poor credit history and prior evictions✓ Correct
CThe applicant's surname suggests a particular national origin
DThe applicant attends a different church than the landlord
Explanation
A landlord may legally reject an application based on objective, neutral financial criteria such as poor credit history, prior evictions, or insufficient income. Rejections based on familial status, national origin, or religion are illegal fair housing violations.
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