Fair Housing
In Louisiana, a 'no vouchers accepted' rental policy may violate fair housing because:
AFederal law explicitly prohibits refusing vouchers
BIn jurisdictions where source of income is a protected class, refusing to accept Housing Choice Vouchers may be discriminatory housing discrimination✓ Correct
CAll rental properties must accept vouchers by law
DLandlords cannot set any rental qualification standards
Explanation
While federal fair housing law does not explicitly prohibit refusing Housing Choice Vouchers, some Louisiana jurisdictions (and the state's fair housing framework) may extend protections based on source of income. Such policies may also have disparate impact implications.
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