Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord may refuse to rent to a person with a criminal record if the decision is based on:
AThe mere existence of any criminal conviction
BAn individualized assessment that considers the nature, severity, and age of the conviction in relation to tenancy risk✓ Correct
COnly felony convictions
DState law requirements
Explanation
HUD guidance requires that criminal background policies be individualized and consider the nature, severity, and age of the conviction; blanket bans on all criminal records may have disparate impact and violate fair housing law.
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