Fair Housing
A Texas landlord requires all prospective tenants to provide proof of citizenship or legal immigration status before renting to them. Under the Fair Housing Act, this policy:
AIs always legal as landlords can choose their tenants
BMay violate the Fair Housing Act if it has a disparate impact on national origin or is applied in a discriminatory manner✓ Correct
CIs required by Texas state law
DOnly applies to federally subsidized housing
Explanation
Requiring proof of citizenship or specific immigration status from all applicants may be legal on its face, but if applied selectively or if it systematically excludes persons of certain national origins, it could constitute national origin discrimination. The policy must be applied consistently and must be justified by legitimate, non-discriminatory business reasons.
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