Sought the assistance of a community organization or others, including but not limited
to a media or news organization, for assistance with a code violation or a violation
of this section;
d.
Made a request that the owner, operator, landlord, or their agent of a residential
building make repairs to the premises as required by this chapter, or remedy a building
or health code, other regulation, or uphold portions of the residential rental agreement;
e.
Joined or attempted to join a tenant association or similar organization; or
f.
Testified in any court or administrative proceeding concerning the condition of the
premises or exercised any right or remedy provided by law.
(f)
Denials.
(1)
Inclusive screening criteria. If a denial is based on the inclusive screening criteria of subdivision (c), a landlord
shall notify the applicant in writing within fourteen (14) days of rejecting a rental
application and identify the specific criteria the applicant failed to meet. Before
denying an applicant for criminal history, a landlord must consider supplemental evidence
provided by the applicant if provided at the time of application submittal.
(2)
Individualized assessment. After performing an individualized assessment pursuant to subdivision (d), a landlord
may deny an applicant if the denial is non-discriminatory in accordance with the Fair
Housing Act. A landlord shall notify the applicant within fourteen (14) days of rejecting
a rental application and such notification shall include the following:
a.
The basis for denial; and
b.