Fair Housing
A Wisconsin landlord asks rental applicants to disclose their religion. This question:
AIs permitted for statistical record-keeping purposes
BViolates fair housing law as religion is a protected class✓ Correct
CIs allowed if the building has a religious affiliation
DIs permissible only in owner-occupied buildings
Explanation
Asking about religion in a rental application violates the Fair Housing Act. Religion is a protected class, and soliciting such information indicates potential discriminatory intent.
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