Fair HousingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

A property manager refuses to accept a prospective tenant because the tenant plans to use a Section 8 housing voucher. In California, this is:

ALegal, as Section 8 participants are not a protected class under federal law
BIllegal in California, where source of income is a protected classCorrect
CLegal only if the property has fewer than 5 units
DLegal only outside of Los Angeles County

Why Illegal in California, where source of income is a protected class Is Correct

Answer B: Illegal in California, where source of income is a protected class

California law (Government Code Section 12955) prohibits discrimination based on source of income, which includes housing vouchers such as Section 8. This protection exceeds federal fair housing law.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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