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Sandra, a Virginia real estate salesperson, is helping a landlord fill a vacancy. The landlord says he will accept anyone 'as long as they are not using government housing assistance.' Sandra explains this policy is illegal under Virginia law. What is the MOST accurate reason for Sandra's statement?

Correct Answer

D) Virginia law includes source of funds as a protected class, prohibiting refusal to accept housing vouchers

Virginia Fair Housing Law (Va. Code § 36-96.1 et seq.) adds 'source of funds' as a protected class, which specifically prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to applicants solely because they use government housing assistance such as Section 8 vouchers. This is a Virginia-specific protection not found in the federal Fair Housing Act.

Answer Options
A
Federal law prohibits landlords from discriminating based on source of income in all states
B
Virginia law requires all landlords to participate in the Section 8 program regardless of preference
C
Virginia law classifies the refusal of housing vouchers as racial discrimination by proxy
D
Virginia law includes source of funds as a protected class, prohibiting refusal to accept housing vouchers

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