Fair Housing
Under Virginia's Fair Housing Law, 'source of funds' as a protected class means a landlord cannot:
AAsk about a tenant's employment
BRefuse to rent to someone because they use a Section 8 housing choice voucher✓ Correct
CRequire a security deposit
DSet income requirements for tenants
Explanation
Virginia's source of funds protection prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to tenants who use housing assistance such as Section 8 vouchers. A landlord cannot discriminate based on how rent is paid.
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