Fair Housing
The Connecticut statute prohibiting 'source of income' discrimination in housing was enacted primarily to:
ALimit how much rent landlords can charge
BPrevent landlords from refusing to accept housing choice vouchers or other lawful income✓ Correct
CRequire landlords to verify income sources
DProtect landlords from non-paying tenants
Explanation
Connecticut enacted source of income protection to ensure that households using Section 8 vouchers or other lawful income sources have fair access to housing, preventing landlords from discriminating against low-income renters.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)A quick valuation metric for income properties calculated by dividing the property price by gross annual rental income.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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