Fair Housing
A Virginia property manager who refuses to process a rental application from a person using a housing voucher (Section 8) is:
AActing legally under private property rights
BViolating Virginia's Fair Housing Law, which prohibits discrimination based on source of funds✓ Correct
CFollowing acceptable practice if their policy applies to all voucher holders equally
DOnly required to accept vouchers in HUD-funded properties
Explanation
Virginia's Fair Housing Law specifically includes 'source of funds' as a protected class, prohibiting landlords from refusing to accept housing vouchers (including Section 8/Housing Choice Vouchers) as a form of payment.
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