Fair Housing
Under Oregon law, a landlord who refuses to consider a Section 8 voucher holder's application because of the voucher itself is:
AActing within their property rights
BViolating Oregon's source of income protections under the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CComplying with federal law since Section 8 participation is voluntary
DOnly violating local ordinances in Portland
Explanation
Oregon's source of income protections (ORS 659A.421) apply statewide and prohibit landlords from refusing to rent, refusing to negotiate, or otherwise discriminating against tenants or applicants solely because they use a housing choice voucher (Section 8) or other lawful subsidy. This protection applies throughout Oregon, not just in Portland. Landlords may still apply all other lawful screening criteria.
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