Fair Housing
A Washington landlord requires all tenants to provide proof of 'stable employment' for the past 2 years. A recently divorced person whose work history was interrupted to care for children applies. This screening criterion may constitute:
AA legitimate, neutral employment verification requirement
BPotential sex or familial status discrimination if the requirement disproportionately impacts protected classes without a business justification proportionate to the risk✓ Correct
CA permissible anti-fraud measure approved by HUD
DOnly an issue if the landlord also has fewer than 10 units
Explanation
Employment history requirements that disproportionately impact persons who took time off for family caregiving (more often women or parents) may constitute sex or familial status discrimination through disparate impact, unless the landlord can demonstrate a legitimate business justification for the 2-year uninterrupted employment requirement.
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