Fair Housing
Vermont's 'source of income' protection in housing means landlords cannot refuse to rent to applicants who:
AHave income only from employment
BReceive income from housing vouchers, disability, Social Security, or other lawful sources✓ Correct
CEarn less than the local median income
DReceive income from self-employment
Explanation
Vermont's fair housing law includes source of income as a protected characteristic, prohibiting landlords from refusing to rent to applicants solely because their income includes housing vouchers, public assistance, or other lawful income sources.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)A lender's measure of a borrower's monthly debt obligations relative to their gross monthly income, used to evaluate loan eligibility.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)A quick valuation metric for income properties calculated by dividing the property price by gross annual rental income.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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