Fair Housing
An Indianapolis landlord refuses to rent to a tenant because they have Section 8 vouchers. Under Indiana law, this:
AIs permitted under federal law
BMay violate Indianapolis's local fair housing ordinance, which may include source of income as a protected class✓ Correct
CIs required under federal housing regulations
DIs permitted statewide under Indiana law
Explanation
While federal fair housing law does not include source of income as a protected class, some Indiana municipalities — including Indianapolis — have adopted local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on source of income (including housing vouchers).
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