Fair Housing
A Maine landlord accepts tenants who meet a 3x income requirement and refuses a housing voucher holder who meets the same standard. Under Maine's Human Rights Act, this may violate which protected class?
AFederal Fair Housing Act only
BSource of income✓ Correct
CNo law, as income requirements are legal
DMaine's security deposit law
Explanation
Maine's Human Rights Act prohibits housing discrimination based on source of lawful income, which includes housing assistance vouchers. Refusing voucher holders who meet income standards may constitute illegal discrimination.
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