Fair Housing

A landlord in Ogden, Utah, who requires a higher security deposit from applicants with Section 8 vouchers than from other applicants is:

AActing lawfully because Section 8 tenants present higher risk
BPotentially violating source of income protections if the local jurisdiction has such ordinances✓ Correct
CActing lawfully under federal Fair Housing law
DRequired to do this under HUD regulations

Explanation

While source of income is not a federally protected class, some Utah municipalities have enacted local ordinances protecting it. If Ogden has source of income protection, requiring a higher deposit based on Section 8 status would violate local fair housing law.

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