Fair Housing
Under New York City's Human Rights Law, real estate brokers and salespersons are prohibited from discriminating in housing based on which of the following protected characteristics?
ASource of income (e.g., Section 8 vouchers)✓ Correct
BOccupation
CCredit score
DPersonal preferences
Explanation
New York City's Human Rights Law includes 'lawful source of income' as a protected class, which specifically prohibits refusing to rent to a person because they have a Section 8 housing voucher or other lawful income source. This protection is broader than the state or federal fair housing law.
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