Fair Housing
Under the Rhode Island Fair Housing Practices Act, which of the following is an example of housing discrimination based on 'source of income'?
ARequiring all applicants to have sufficient income to pay rent
BRefusing to rent to a tenant who uses a Section 8 housing voucher✓ Correct
CChecking a tenant's employment history
DRequiring proof of income for rental applications
Explanation
Rhode Island's Fair Housing Practices Act includes 'source of income' as a protected characteristic in housing, meaning landlords generally cannot refuse to rent to applicants solely because they use housing assistance vouchers like Section 8.
Related Rhode Island Fair Housing Questions
- In Rhode Island, which of the following property types is exempt from both state and federal fair housing laws?
- Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord who requires a higher security deposit from tenants with disabilities compared to non-disabled tenants is:
- In Rhode Island, which of the following is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968?
- A Rhode Island real estate agent steers a minority buyer away from a predominantly white neighborhood toward a minority neighborhood. This practice is called:
- Under the Fair Housing Act, 'familial status' as a protected class protects:
- Steering in real estate refers to:
- A bank refuses to make mortgage loans in a specific Providence neighborhood based on the racial composition of the area. This practice is called:
- A landlord posts an advertisement that says 'Christians preferred.' This is:
Practice More Rhode Island Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Rhode Island Quiz →