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In April 2016, HUD released new guidance on how federal fair housing law applies to the use of criminal records in both conventional and assisted housing communities. The new guidelines spell out how HUD will evaluate fair housing complaints in cases where a community refuses to rent or renew a lease based on an individual’s criminal history. Based on the latest guidance, you may have many questions about whether—and when—you can use criminal background checks when screening applicants at your community.
