Fair Housing
An advertisement for a Pennsylvania rental that states 'No Section 8' may constitute:
AA legal statement of a business preference
BA fair housing violation in jurisdictions that protect source of income as a protected class✓ Correct
COnly an issue if it appears in a Realtor MLS system
DNo violation under any Pennsylvania or federal law
Explanation
While Section 8/housing vouchers are not a federally protected class under the Fair Housing Act, some Pennsylvania municipalities have enacted source-of-income protections. In those jurisdictions (including Philadelphia), 'No Section 8' advertising may constitute illegal discrimination.
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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.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)A quick valuation metric for income properties calculated by dividing the property price by gross annual rental income.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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