Fair Housing
A Mississippi property manager refuses to rent to a prospective tenant because they have Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) assistance. Under federal law:
AThis is permissible because Section 8 status is not a protected class under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
BThis may violate state or local fair housing laws that add source of income as a protected class
CThe landlord must accept all Section 8 applicants
DThis is only an issue if the property receives federal funding
Explanation
Source of income (including Section 8/housing vouchers) is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act. However, some states and municipalities have added it as a protected class.
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