Fair Housing
A landlord charges a higher security deposit from a prospective tenant who uses Section 8 housing vouchers. This may violate:
ANo laws, as landlords can set their own deposit policies
BState or local fair housing laws that prohibit source-of-income discrimination✓ Correct
COnly federal fair housing law
DRESPA
Explanation
While federal fair housing law does not explicitly protect source of income as a protected class, many states and localities (including some Idaho municipalities) have enacted laws prohibiting discrimination based on lawful source of income, including housing vouchers.
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