Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'source of income' discrimination is:
AAlways protected as a federal protected class
BNot a federal protected class but may be protected under some state and local laws✓ Correct
COnly applicable to Section 8 voucher holders
DRegulated exclusively by HUD guidelines
Explanation
Source of income (including Section 8 housing vouchers) is not a federally protected class under the Fair Housing Act. However, many states and localities have enacted laws protecting source of income. In Alaska, the trend toward protecting source of income has grown, and refusing to accept housing vouchers may violate state law in some jurisdictions.
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