Fair Housing
A Washington landlord who manages more than 4 units uses an application screening policy that automatically rejects any applicant with a prior felony conviction. Under HUD guidelines and fair housing principles, this policy:
AIs a reasonable safety screening measure that fully complies with fair housing law
BMay violate fair housing through disparate impact if it disproportionately excludes protected class members without individualized assessment✓ Correct
CIs required by Washington insurance regulations
DOnly applies to drug-related felonies
Explanation
HUD guidance states that blanket policies excluding all persons with criminal records can constitute illegal disparate impact discrimination if they disproportionately affect protected classes. Landlords should conduct individualized assessments considering the nature, severity, and time elapsed since the offense.
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