Fair Housing
A landlord in Providence refuses to rent to someone because they use a Section 8 housing voucher. Under Rhode Island law, this may constitute:
APermissible screening criteria
BDiscrimination based on source of income, which is prohibited in Rhode Island✓ Correct
CA legal policy if applied consistently to all applicants
DOnly a federal Fair Housing violation
Explanation
Rhode Island's fair housing law prohibits discrimination based on source of income, which includes Section 8 housing vouchers. Landlords may not refuse to rent to otherwise qualified applicants solely because they use a housing subsidy.
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Key Terms to Know
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.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)A quick valuation metric for income properties calculated by dividing the property price by gross annual rental income.
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.
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