Fair Housing
The Alaska Human Rights Act provides fair housing protections that extend beyond the federal Fair Housing Act. Which additional protected class does Alaska law include?
APolitical affiliation
BMarital status✓ Correct
CPet ownership
DEducational level
Explanation
Alaska's Human Rights Act prohibits housing discrimination based on marital status in addition to the federal protected classes. This means landlords and sellers cannot discriminate against single individuals, divorced persons, or unmarried couples.
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