Fair Housing
In Tennessee, a landlord who posts a 'No Section 8' sign in their rental office is potentially:
AExercising their legal rights as a property owner
BUsing source of income as a screening criterion which may violate local ordinances and could be evidence of discriminatory intent✓ Correct
CRequired to do so by Tennessee state law
DAutomatically exempt from fair housing laws
Explanation
While federal law does not prohibit source of income discrimination, 'No Section 8' policies may violate local ordinances in some Tennessee jurisdictions and could be evidence of discriminatory intent against protected classes who more frequently use vouchers.
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