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Marcus, a licensed salesperson in Alexandria, Virginia, is helping his client screen rental applicants. His client instructs him to reject any applicant who is a veteran receiving VA disability benefits, citing concerns about property damage. Marcus follows the instruction and rejects a qualified veteran applicant. Which Virginia fair housing protected class has most likely been violated?

Correct Answer

B) Military status, because the applicant's veteran status is a Virginia-specific protected class

Virginia Fair Housing Law (Va. Code § 36-96.1 et seq.) includes 'military status' as a Virginia-specific protected class. Rejecting an applicant because they are a veteran directly discriminates based on military status. This class is not found in the federal Fair Housing Act and is a distinctly Virginia protection.

Answer Options
A
Source of funds, because VA disability benefits are a lawful source of income
B
Military status, because the applicant's veteran status is a Virginia-specific protected class
C
Disability, because the applicant receives disability-related benefits
D
Elderliness, because many veterans are over age 55

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