Fair Housing
In Illinois, 'source of income' as a protected class (in jurisdictions that include it) means a landlord cannot discriminate against:
AHigh-income earners who are perceived as overqualified for the unit
BApplicants whose income includes housing vouchers (like Section 8), public assistance, or other lawful income sources✓ Correct
CSelf-employed individuals whose income varies month to month
DTenants who receive income from investments rather than employment
Explanation
Several Illinois jurisdictions, including Chicago, Evanston, and others, have added 'source of income' as a protected class under their local fair housing ordinances. This means landlords cannot refuse to rent to applicants solely because their income comes from housing choice vouchers (Section 8), social security, disability benefits, child support, or other lawful income sources. Landlords may still apply consistent income standards (typically 2.5-3× rent), but cannot categorically exclude voucher holders.
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