Fair Housing
A Massachusetts property management company that refuses to accept Housing Assistance Payment (Section 8) vouchers when rental properties are in Middlesex County has potentially violated:
ANo law if the company has a consistent policy
BMassachusetts Chapter 151B's prohibition on source of income discrimination✓ Correct
COnly the federal Section 8 regulations
DOnly MCAD regulations if a formal complaint is filed
Explanation
Massachusetts Chapter 151B prohibits source of income discrimination in housing, which includes refusing to accept Section 8 housing vouchers. A blanket policy of refusing to accept vouchers may violate this protected class regardless of location in Massachusetts.
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