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Maria, a licensed Connecticut real estate salesperson, is helping a landlord fill a vacancy in a residential rental unit. The landlord tells Maria, 'I don't want to rent to anyone who uses a Section 8 voucher.' If Maria follows this instruction, which Connecticut law would most likely be violated?

Correct Answer

A) The Connecticut Fair Housing Act, because lawful source of income is a state-protected class

Under CGS §§ 46a-64b through 46a-64c, Connecticut's Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on lawful source of income, which explicitly includes housing vouchers such as Section 8. Refusing to rent to a prospective tenant solely because they use a housing voucher violates Connecticut state fair housing law. This protection does not exist under the federal Fair Housing Act.

Answer Options
A
The Connecticut Fair Housing Act, because lawful source of income is a state-protected class
B
The Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act only, because this is a deceptive business practice
C
The federal Fair Housing Act only, because Section 8 vouchers are a federal program
D
The Connecticut Real Estate License Law only, because salespersons must follow broker instructions

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