Fair Housing
A Virginia property manager who uses income qualification standards requiring applicants to earn 3 times the monthly rent is:
AEngaging in familial status discrimination
BGenerally using a permissible business standard if applied consistently✓ Correct
CViolating the source of funds protection
DRequired by the VRLTA
Explanation
Income-to-rent ratios (2.5x–3x) are a generally accepted, business-based screening criterion that are permissible if applied consistently to all applicants regardless of protected class.
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