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A property manager in Cedar Rapids has a written policy of accepting only applicants whose income is derived from wages or salary, explicitly rejecting applicants whose income comes from disability benefits or housing assistance programs. Two applicants are denied: one because of her disability benefits and one because of his Section 8 voucher. Under Iowa law, which of the following best describes the potential violations?

Correct Answer

C) Both denials may be unlawful, as disability is federally protected and source of income has protections under the Iowa Civil Rights Act

The denial of the applicant receiving disability benefits may violate the federal Fair Housing Act (disability is a federally protected class) as well as Iowa Code Chapter 216. The denial of the applicant using a Section 8 voucher may violate the Iowa Civil Rights Act, which in certain housing contexts protects source of income. Iowa law provides protections beyond federal law, and both denials warrant scrutiny under their respective legal frameworks.

Answer Options
A
Only the denial based on disability benefits is potentially unlawful, because disability is a federally protected class
B
Only the denial based on the Section 8 voucher is potentially unlawful, because source of income is protected under Iowa law
C
Both denials may be unlawful, as disability is federally protected and source of income has protections under the Iowa Civil Rights Act
D
Neither denial is unlawful because the policy is facially neutral and applies equally to all applicants

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