Fair Housing
In Massachusetts, which type of housing is generally exempt from the requirement to accept Section 8 vouchers under source-of-income protection?
AAny housing with 4 or more units
BOwner-occupied 1-3 family dwellings where the owner lives on-site (with certain conditions)✓ Correct
CAll commercial properties
DProperties managed by a real estate broker
Explanation
Massachusetts source-of-income protections have limited exemptions for owner-occupied small (1-3 family) dwellings, where the owner lives in one unit and manages the property personally under certain conditions.
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