Fair Housing
In Maryland, a landlord who refuses to rent to a tenant because they use Section 8 (Housing Choice Vouchers) may be violating:
AOnly federal law
BLocal source-of-income anti-discrimination ordinances in jurisdictions like Baltimore City and Montgomery County✓ Correct
CThe Maryland Condominium Act
DOnly MREC regulations
Explanation
Several Maryland jurisdictions, including Baltimore City, Montgomery County, and others, prohibit discrimination based on source of income (including Section 8 vouchers). This protection is not statewide but applies locally.
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