Fair Housing
A West Virginia apartment complex advertises 'No Section 8' (Housing Choice Vouchers). Under federal law:
AThis is legal as HCV is not a protected class under the federal FHA✓ Correct
BThis may violate state or local law in jurisdictions that protect source of income
CThis violates the federal Fair Housing Act
DThis is only illegal in cities with rent control
Explanation
Source of income (including housing vouchers) is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act's original seven classes. However, many states and localities have enacted source-of-income protection laws. In West Virginia, the applicability depends on local ordinances.
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