Fair Housing
Oregon's Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on 'source of income.' What does this protection primarily prevent?
ALandlords from requiring proof of income from applicants
BLandlords from refusing to rent to tenants who use housing vouchers (Section 8)✓ Correct
CSellers from requiring buyers to have pre-approval letters
DBanks from considering income type in loan qualification
Explanation
Oregon's source of income protection under the Fair Housing Act primarily prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to tenants who use housing assistance vouchers, such as Section 8 (Housing Choice Vouchers). This means a landlord cannot reject an otherwise qualified applicant solely because their income comes from a government assistance program.
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