Can a landlord refuse Section 8 or other source of income in Virginia?

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Refusing to rent or discriminating because of a person's source of funds is an unlawful housing practice. Source: Va. Code § 36-96.3 (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title36/chapter5.1/section36-96.3/), last checked 2026-10-15.

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Can a landlord refuse Section 8 or other source of income in Virginia?

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