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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.
