Fair Housing
Under Vermont and federal fair housing law, a landlord may legally ask a prospective tenant:
AWhether they are married or single
BWhether they have children
CWhether they can pay the required rent and meet qualification criteria✓ Correct
DWhat country they were born in
Explanation
Landlords may ask about financial qualifications such as income and ability to pay rent. They may not ask about marital status, children (familial status), national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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