Fair Housing
A landlord in a state with no additional fair housing protections beyond federal law may legally refuse to rent to someone because of their:
ASource of income✓ Correct
BSexual orientation
CRace
DNone of the above — all are protected federally
Explanation
Source of income (such as Section 8 vouchers) is not a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act. However, some states and localities have added it as a protected class.
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