Fair Housing
A Cedar Rapids property manager advertises 'No Section 8.' Under Iowa's Civil Rights Act, this advertising is:
ALegal because it's a private business decision
BA violation because Iowa protects source of income, which includes housing vouchers✓ Correct
CLegal if the building has fewer than 4 units
DOnly illegal in subsidized housing complexes
Explanation
Iowa's Civil Rights Act includes source of income as a protected class. 'No Section 8' advertising discriminates against applicants based on their housing voucher income, violating Iowa fair housing law.
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