Fair Housing
A Utah property management company's written policy of 'no felons' would need to be evaluated under fair housing law because:
AFelony convictions are a protected class
BSuch policies may have a disparate impact on racial minorities and must be individually assessed for business necessity✓ Correct
CAll criminal history screening is prohibited
DIt conflicts with Utah criminal records law
Explanation
HUD guidance requires that blanket bans on renting to people with criminal records be scrutinized for disparate impact on racial minorities. Policies must be tailored to identify actual risk and not serve as pretexts for racial discrimination.
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