Fair Housing
Pennsylvania's 'source of income' as a protected class in some municipalities means landlords cannot discriminate against tenants who pay rent with:
APersonal checks instead of bank transfers
BHousing vouchers (Section 8), Social Security, disability payments, or other legal income sources✓ Correct
CLate payments from any source
DEmployer-provided housing allowances
Explanation
Where source of income is a protected class (Philadelphia and some other Pennsylvania municipalities), landlords cannot refuse to rent to qualified tenants solely because they use housing vouchers (Section 8/HCV), Social Security, disability payments, or other lawful income sources.
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