Fair Housing
The 'familial status' protected class under the Fair Housing Act covers:
AAny household with more than 4 members
BSingle-parent households only
CFamilies with children under 18 and pregnant women✓ Correct
DMarried couples only
Explanation
Familial status protects families with one or more children under the age of 18, as well as pregnant women and persons in the process of securing legal custody of a child. Landlords cannot refuse to rent to families with children (with limited exceptions for qualifying senior housing).
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