Fair Housing
A landlord in Oklahoma City uses a 'no Section 8' policy and refuses all applicants with housing vouchers. Under federal law, this:
AIs clearly illegal under the Fair Housing Act
BIs not specifically prohibited by federal fair housing law (source of income is not a federal protected class)✓ Correct
CViolates OREC regulations
DViolates Oklahoma City municipal ordinances if applicable
Explanation
Source of income (including housing vouchers/Section 8) is not a federally protected class under the Fair Housing Act. However, some Oklahoma municipalities may have local ordinances prohibiting source-of-income discrimination.
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Key Terms to Know
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.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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