Fair Housing
A Vermont property manager refuses to rent to a family because they have a Section 8 housing voucher. This is a violation of:
AVermont contract law only
BVermont's fair housing law, which protects 'source of income' as a protected class✓ Correct
CFederal law only
DVermont zoning regulations
Explanation
Vermont's fair housing law protects 'source of income' as a protected class, which includes housing assistance vouchers like Section 8. Refusing to rent to a tenant solely because they use a housing voucher is illegal discrimination under Vermont law.
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