Fair Housing
A landlord in Virginia refuses to rent to a tenant because the tenant uses a Section 8 housing voucher. This is an example of discrimination based on:
AFamilial status
BSource of funds✓ Correct
CNational origin
DRace
Explanation
Virginia's Fair Housing Law prohibits discrimination based on 'source of funds,' which includes housing vouchers and other government assistance programs, making refusal to accept Section 8 vouchers illegal.
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