Fair Housing
A landlord who refuses to rent to an applicant because the applicant has a Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) is in Georgia:
APermitted to refuse Section 8 vouchers under federal law
BPotentially in violation of local ordinances in some Georgia jurisdictions that protect source of income✓ Correct
CAlways in violation of the federal FHA
DRequired to accept all voucher holders
Explanation
While source of income (including Section 8) is not a federal FHA protected class, some Georgia localities have enacted source of income protections. Landlords should check local ordinances before declining Section 8 applicants.
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