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A Virginia landlord operates a 40-unit apartment complex. He refuses to rent to any applicant who is over age 60, claiming he wants a 'young and energetic community.' He also refuses to rent to applicants using HUD Section 8 vouchers. How many Virginia-specific fair housing violations is this landlord potentially committing?

Correct Answer

D) Two, because both elderliness and source of funds are Virginia-specific protected classes

Virginia Fair Housing Law (Va. Code § 36-96.1 et seq.) adds both 'elderliness' (age 55+) and 'source of funds' as protected classes beyond the federal Fair Housing Act. Refusing to rent to applicants over age 60 violates the elderliness protected class (since 60 is above the 55-year threshold), and refusing Section 8 vouchers violates the source of funds protected class. Both are Virginia-specific violations.

Answer Options
A
None, because age and payment method are not protected under federal law
B
One, because only the refusal to accept Section 8 vouchers violates Virginia law
C
One, because only the age restriction violates Virginia law
D
Two, because both elderliness and source of funds are Virginia-specific protected classes

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