Fair Housing
Under Connecticut fair housing law, what additional characteristic protects people who use housing assistance (such as Section 8 vouchers) from discrimination?
AFamilial status
BSource of lawful income✓ Correct
CNational origin
DDisability
Explanation
Connecticut's fair housing law (CGS § 46a-64c) adds 'source of lawful income' as a protected class, which includes Section 8 housing vouchers and other government assistance. Landlords may not refuse to rent to someone solely because they receive housing assistance.
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