HUD issued a memo on June 10 outlining the ways criminal background screenings may violate the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The memo provides tips for conducting FHA investigations related to background screenings and best practices for landlords and other housing providers to adopt to ensure their screening processes do not violate FHA standards.
HUD Memo: Criminal Background Screenings May Violate Fair Housing Act
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