Fair Housing
Under Maine's Human Rights Act, discrimination in housing based on source of income means a landlord cannot refuse to rent to someone because:
AThey have a poor credit history
BThey receive housing vouchers (Section 8)✓ Correct
CThey are self-employed
DThey have a non-traditional income source such as tips
Explanation
Maine's Human Rights Act protects against housing discrimination based on source of income, which includes Section 8 housing vouchers and other government assistance programs.
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