Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is an acceptable reason to deny a housing application?
AThe applicant has children under age 10
BThe applicant's income is insufficient to afford the rent✓ Correct
CThe applicant practices a non-mainstream religion
DThe applicant uses a wheelchair
Explanation
A landlord may deny an applicant based on legitimate financial criteria such as insufficient income, poor credit, or a negative rental history. Denying applicants based on familial status (children), religion, or disability violates the Fair Housing Act.
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