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A Georgia brokerage modifies standard GAR rental application forms to include additional screening questions. Which modification would be permissible under fair housing law?

Correct Answer

B) Including income verification and rental history requirements applied uniformly to all applicants

Under both the federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3604) and the Georgia Fair Housing Act (O.C.G.A. § 8-3-202), screening criteria must be based on legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors. Income verification and rental history are neutral financial qualifications that do not target any protected class. When applied uniformly to all applicants, these criteria serve a legitimate business purpose without creating disparate treatment or discriminatory screening.

Answer Options
A
Adding questions about an applicant's country of origin to verify legal residency
B
Including income verification and rental history requirements applied uniformly to all applicants
C
Requesting information about an applicant's marital status to determine household size
D
Asking whether an applicant has children to assess the appropriate unit size

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