Fair Housing
Montana prohibits source of income discrimination in housing, meaning landlords in covered jurisdictions may not refuse to rent to tenants because they:
AHave insufficient income to qualify under standard criteria
BReceive housing vouchers (Section 8) or other lawful forms of rental assistance✓ Correct
CAre self-employed with variable income
DHave income from investments rather than employment
Explanation
Some Montana jurisdictions have enacted source of income protections that prohibit landlords from refusing to accept housing vouchers (Section 8 HCV) or other lawful sources of income as a basis for rejection.
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