Fair Housing

In New York, 'source of income' as a protected class under the NYSHRL includes:

AOnly employment income from a full-time job
BLawful sources of income including public assistance, Social Security, SSI, and housing subsidies like Section 8 vouchers✓ Correct
CInvestment income only
DIncome from gig economy work

Explanation

New York's source of income protection covers any lawful source, including public assistance, Social Security, veterans' benefits, alimony, child support, and housing vouchers. Landlords cannot refuse to rent to someone solely because of their lawful income source.

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