protected class: Section 8 Protected Class STATUS? Property Managers Beware
- 02/28/09 09:14 AM
Well, here it is--Back Again! The Oahu Chapter of NARPM has informed us that two bills have now been introduced at the Hawaii State Legislature that will make "source of income" a protected class. In other words, anyone with "legal income" (welfare, Social Security, Section 8) will become a protected class. First off, I applaud NARPM getting involved in this issue. I think, however, we may have a problem opposing this. The signs of the times are not with the rights of property owners. We at RE/MAX Kai Lani have changed our Property Management Policy and will consider section 8 applicants for any and all rentals (10 comments)