Fair Housing
Under Delaware fair housing law, what is 'source of income' as a protected class?
AThe total annual income of the applicant
BThe lawful source from which income is derived (wages, Social Security, housing vouchers, etc.), protecting recipients of housing assistance from housing discrimination✓ Correct
CThe occupation or profession of the rental applicant
DThe credit score associated with the income level
Explanation
Delaware's fair housing law protects 'source of income' as a protected class, meaning landlords cannot refuse to rent to otherwise qualified applicants solely because they use housing choice vouchers (Section 8) or other lawful income sources.
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