What is the 'housing voucher program' (Section 8) and how does Delaware's fair housing law affect its acceptance?
Why Section 8 is a federal rental assistance program; Delaware's source of income protection makes it illegal to refuse rental housing to otherwise qualified Section 8 voucher holders Is Correct
Answer B: Section 8 is a federal rental assistance program; Delaware's source of income protection makes it illegal to refuse rental housing to otherwise qualified Section 8 voucher holders
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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Key Terms to Know
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
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.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)A quick valuation metric for income properties calculated by dividing the property price by gross annual rental income.
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