Property Management
A Texas property manager for a residential apartment complex wants to implement a 'no criminal background' policy. Under fair housing law, such a blanket policy:
AIs always legally permissible as a safety measure
BMay have a disparate impact on protected classes and should be replaced with an individualized assessment✓ Correct
CIs only problematic in federally subsidized housing
DIs required by Texas property code
Explanation
Blanket no-criminal-background policies can have disparate impacts on racial minorities, who are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system. HUD guidance recommends that landlords conduct individualized assessments considering the nature and severity of the crime, time elapsed, and rehabilitation evidence, rather than blanket exclusions.
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