Fair Housing
A Washington condo association wants to screen rental applicants for its owner-occupied units. The association's screening criteria must:
ABe more restrictive than owner-occupant screening to protect the community
BBe based on legitimate, business-related criteria applied consistently and not based on protected class membership✓ Correct
CExclude applicants with any prior eviction regardless of circumstances
DRequire a minimum income of three times the monthly HOA assessment
Explanation
Condominium associations with rental units are covered by fair housing laws and must apply consistent, objective screening criteria based on legitimate business factors. Policies that discriminate based on protected class characteristics violate the Fair Housing Act.
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