Fair HousingIntermediateDelaware Exam

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 discriminationCorrect
CSimply the specific occupation or professional field the rental applicant currently works in, which many practitioners statewide would generally consider entirely accurate
DThe credit score associated with the income level

Why The lawful source from which income is derived (wages, Social Security, housing vouchers, etc.), protecting recipients of housing assistance from housing discrimination Is Correct

Answer B: The lawful source from which income is derived (wages, Social Security, housing vouchers, etc.), protecting recipients of housing assistance from housing discrimination

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.

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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