Fair Housing
Maine's 'source of income' protection in fair housing is particularly relevant to housing vouchers. A landlord may legitimately decline a Section 8 applicant ONLY if:
AThe landlord dislikes government involvement
BThe unit fails to meet Section 8 housing quality standards (HQS) and cannot be made to qualify✓ Correct
CThe tenant has a dog
DThe landlord has a no-government-subsidy policy
Explanation
Under Maine's source of income protection, a landlord may decline a Section 8 voucher holder only for legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons unrelated to the voucher itself — such as the unit failing to meet Section 8 housing quality standards that cannot be remedied.
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