Fair Housing
Which of the following scenarios involves illegal 'source of income' discrimination in Ohio municipalities that have adopted local ordinances prohibiting it?
AA landlord requires minimum income of 3× the monthly rent
BA landlord refuses to rent to a voucher holder solely because they use a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)✓ Correct
CA landlord requires two months' security deposit for all applicants
DA landlord performs a credit check on all applicants
Explanation
Several Ohio municipalities (Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati) have enacted local fair housing ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on source of income, including Housing Choice Vouchers, though it is not currently a statewide protected class.
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