is it illegal for a prospective landlord to ask about your criminal past and drug abuse?

Question by Katie B: is it illegal for a prospective landlord to ask about your criminal past and drug abuse?
I recently saw an application for an apartment (not for me) and was surprised to see questions like “do you have a history of drug abuse?” and ” have you ever been arrested?”. It seems that like a job interview, these questions should be illegal. Are they?

Best answer:

Answer by Aw yeauh
They can always check your records which are made available via the internet.

Answer by mnwomen
No

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