Fair Housing
A Seattle landlord checks social media profiles of prospective tenants as part of their screening process. Information gathered from social media could create fair housing liability if the landlord:
AReviews the applicant's professional background
BDiscovers and acts on protected class information (such as religious affiliation, family status, or national origin) visible on social media✓ Correct
CChecks for negative reviews or prior complaints about the applicant
DReviews only the applicant's public professional LinkedIn profile
Explanation
Social media screening can expose landlords to fair housing claims if it reveals protected class information (religion, family status, national origin, disability, etc.) that may unconsciously influence screening decisions. Best practice is to rely on objective, standardized screening criteria.
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