Fair Housing
A Massachusetts property manager refuses to rent to a person because they receive housing assistance (Section 8). Under Massachusetts law, this is:
ALegal—landlords are not required to accept Section 8 vouchers
BIllegal—Massachusetts bans discrimination based on source of income✓ Correct
CLegal only for single-family homes
DIllegal only in Boston
Explanation
Massachusetts Chapter 151B prohibits discrimination based on 'source of income,' which includes housing assistance such as Section 8 vouchers. This provides broader protection than federal law.
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