Property Management
A West Virginia landlord may NOT refuse to rent to a potential tenant based on the tenant's:
APrior eviction history
BInsufficient credit score
CSource of income (Section 8 voucher) in jurisdictions where source of income is protected✓ Correct
DInability to pay the required security deposit
Explanation
While Section 8/HCV source-of-income protection varies by jurisdiction, some WV localities or state law may restrict refusal based on lawful source of income. Federal FHA does not require Section 8 acceptance, but local laws may. This reflects the evolving state of fair housing law.
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