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A Connecticut landlord refuses to rent an apartment to a prospective tenant named James, who is a U.S. military veteran and uses VA disability benefits as his primary income source. James files a fair housing complaint with CHRO. Which Connecticut-specific protected class or classes are MOST directly implicated in this scenario?

Correct Answer

B) Status as a veteran and lawful source of income, both protected under the Connecticut Fair Housing Act

Connecticut's Fair Housing Act (CGS §§ 46a-64b through 46a-64c) includes both 'status as a veteran' and 'lawful source of income' as protected classes — both of which are unique to Connecticut and not found in the federal Fair Housing Act. James's situation implicates both: the landlord may be discriminating against him because he is a veteran and/or because his income comes from VA disability benefits, which constitutes a lawful source of income. Both protected classes apply simultaneously.

Answer Options
A
Disability only, because VA disability benefits indicate a service-connected disability
B
Status as a veteran and lawful source of income, both protected under the Connecticut Fair Housing Act
C
Lawful source of income only, because veteran status is not a protected class under Connecticut law
D
Race and national origin, because veterans are a disproportionately minority population

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