Fair HousingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

In California, what is 'source of income' discrimination?

ADiscriminating based on how much money an applicant makes, consistent with federal Fair Housing Act protections, under federal and California fair housing law, consistent with Fair Employment and Housing Act protections
BIn jurisdictions with source of income protections, refusing to rent to a tenant solely because they use a housing voucher (like Section 8) or government assistanceCorrect
CDiscriminating based on whether a person is employed, per standard fair housing compliance practice, under federal and California fair housing law, consistent with Fair Employment and Housing Act protections
DOffering different rental rates based on income level, under federal and California fair housing law, under federal and California fair housing law, consistent with Fair Employment and Housing Act protections

Why In jurisdictions with source of income protections, refusing to rent to a tenant solely because they use a housing voucher (like Section 8) or government assistance Is Correct

Answer B: In jurisdictions with source of income protections, refusing to rent to a tenant solely because they use a housing voucher (like Section 8) or government assistance

Many California cities and counties have enacted source of income protections prohibiting landlords from refusing to accept government rental assistance vouchers (like Section 8 HCVs) solely because of the payment source. California statewide law (Government Code 12955) now includes source of income as a protected basis in most rental housing.

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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