Fair Housing
What is 'source of income' discrimination in Nevada housing?
ACharging higher rent to tenants who earn income from investments
BRefusing to rent to tenants who pay with housing vouchers or other legal sources of income — illegal in jurisdictions that add it as a protected class✓ Correct
CRequiring higher income thresholds for tenants in luxury properties
DVarying lease terms based on a tenant's occupation
Explanation
Some Nevada jurisdictions have added 'source of income' (including housing vouchers like Section 8) as a protected class. In those areas, refusing to rent to voucher holders is illegal discrimination. Nevada statewide law does not yet include it, but local ordinances may apply.
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