Fair Housing
Under New York City's Human Rights Law, refusing to rent to someone because they use a Section 8 housing voucher is:
APermissible if the building is owner-occupied with fewer than four units
BA form of illegal discrimination based on source of income✓ Correct
CAllowed if the landlord posts a 'no vouchers' notice
DOnly illegal if the applicant is also a member of a federally protected class
Explanation
New York City and New York State law prohibit discrimination based on lawful source of income, which includes housing subsidies like Section 8 vouchers. Refusing to accept vouchers is illegal housing discrimination in NYC.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
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