Fair Housing
A real estate agent in Columbus, Ohio advertises a rental unit as 'no Section 8.' In Columbus, which has local protections, this advertisement is:
ALegal because Section 8 is not a federally protected class
BPotentially illegal under Columbus's local ordinance prohibiting source-of-income discrimination✓ Correct
CLegal as long as the ad doesn't mention other protected classes
DIllegal only under federal law
Explanation
Columbus has a local fair housing ordinance that prohibits discrimination based on source of income, including Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). A 'no Section 8' ad may violate this local ordinance.
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