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Which of the following crime-free rental policies would a landlord that’s determined to keep its community safe and secure against the threat of violence from tenants be justified in adopting?
a. A ban on renting to applicants who’ve been arrested for a crime
b. A ban on renting to applicants who’ve been convicted of a crime
The DOJ recently issued a warning that municipal “crime-free” rental housing and “nuisance” property ordinances may run afoul of the Fair Housing Act. We explain what that means for landlords and give you a strategy of what to do if you actually face the dilemma of having to violate federal law to comply with local law.
In this lesson, we’ve reviewed recent developments, including new state laws banning discrimination based on source of income. Now let’s look at how the rules might apply in the real world. Take the Coach’s Quiz to see what you’ve learned.
INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the following questions has only one correct answer. On a separate piece of paper, write down the number of each question, followed by the answer you think is correct—for example, (1) b, (2) a, and so on.
