Fair Housing
What is 'source of income' discrimination, and how does it apply in Pennsylvania?
ADiscrimination based on employment type (self-employed vs. W-2 employee)
BIn Philadelphia and other Pennsylvania municipalities, refusing to rent to holders of housing choice vouchers (Section 8) or other lawful sources of income✓ Correct
CA federal Fair Housing Act protected class covering all income-related discrimination
DDiscrimination based on a tenant's immigration status affecting their income
Explanation
Source of income (SOI) discrimination — refusing to accept housing choice vouchers, Social Security income, or other lawful income sources — is prohibited in Philadelphia and several other Pennsylvania municipalities by local ordinance. It is not a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act or Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
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