Fair Housing
What is 'source of income' discrimination in Rhode Island housing?
ARefusing to rent to someone because of their occupation
BRefusing to accept housing assistance vouchers (like Section 8) as a basis for refusing to rent to an otherwise qualified applicant✓ Correct
CRequiring a minimum income level for rental applications
DRequesting pay stubs as part of a rental application
Explanation
Rhode Island law prohibits refusing to rent to a qualified applicant solely because they use housing assistance vouchers (Section 8) or other government assistance as their source of income.
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