Fair Housing
In Louisiana, a landlord who adds a surcharge only to tenants who pay with Housing Choice (Section 8) vouchers because of the administrative requirements is:
APermitted because the extra work justifies additional compensation
BPotentially violating fair housing laws if it constitutes discrimination based on source of income (where protected) or has a disparate impact on protected classes✓ Correct
CSpecifically allowed under federal housing law
DOnly prohibited in New Orleans
Explanation
While federal fair housing law does not explicitly protect 'source of income,' singling out voucher holders for surcharges may have a disparate impact on protected racial/ethnic minorities and may violate local ordinances in parishes where source of income is protected.
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