Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is NOT a protected class at the federal level?
Why Sexual orientation Is Correct
Answer B: Sexual orientation
The federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3604) lists race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin and handicap (disability). Sexual orientation does not appear in the statutory text, which is why it is the answer here. Some states and localities add it expressly, so check current local law.
Source: 42 U.S.C. 3604 (Cornell LII)
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Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.
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