Fair Housing
In South Carolina, 'source of income' discrimination:
AIs prohibited by the federal Fair Housing Act
BIs not protected by federal law but may be protected by local ordinances✓ Correct
CIs always legal
DOnly applies to commercial property
Explanation
Source of income (including Section 8/housing vouchers) is NOT a federally protected class under the Fair Housing Act. Some local SC jurisdictions may have additional protections, but federal law does not require it.
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