Fair Housing
Under California FEHA, which of the following best describes the 'source of income' protection?
ALandlords may refuse Section 8 vouchers if their property is in a high-demand area
BLandlords cannot discriminate against tenants based on lawful sources of income, including housing assistance vouchers✓ Correct
COnly new construction buildings are required to accept Section 8 vouchers
DIncome verification is prohibited under California law
Explanation
California's FEHA prohibits discrimination based on source of income, which includes Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV). Landlords in California cannot refuse to rent to qualified tenants simply because they use a housing voucher.
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