Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

A landlord in Alaska refuses to rent to a family with children, citing a 'adults-only' policy for the building. This likely violates:

ANo law, as landlords may set occupancy policies, under the applicable standard
BThe Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discrimination based on familial statusCorrect
CThe Alaska landlord-tenant act only
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Why The Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discrimination based on familial status Is Correct

Answer B: The Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discrimination based on familial status

Familial status is a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act. Refusing to rent to families with children under 18 is illegal discrimination unless the property qualifies as housing for older persons (55+ or 62+).

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

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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