Fair Housing
In South Dakota, a property manager who asks an applicant about their national origin during the application process is:
APermitted to gather demographic information for reporting purposes
BViolating fair housing laws by asking about a protected class characteristic✓ Correct
CRequired to ask to complete federal housing data
DOnly violating fair housing if the applicant is denied based on the answer
Explanation
Asking applicants about national origin (a protected class) during the application process is itself a fair housing violation, regardless of whether the information is used in the decision. Property managers must use only legitimate, neutral criteria in tenant screening.
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