Fair Housing
A Maine property manager requires all applicants to provide proof of income. However, the manager refuses to accept Social Security income as qualifying income. This may violate:
AOnly the Maine Landlord-Tenant Act
BFair housing laws protecting against source of income discrimination✓ Correct
CThe Social Security Act
DMaine's Homestead Tax Exemption rules
Explanation
Maine's Human Rights Act protects against source of income discrimination. Refusing to accept Social Security or other lawful income sources while accepting wage income from others may constitute illegal discrimination.
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