Fair Housing
The federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 (as amended) prohibits discrimination based on which protected classes?
ARace, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability✓ Correct
BRace, color, religion, age, sex, and national origin only
CRace, color, and national origin only
DRace, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, and sexual orientation
Explanation
The federal Fair Housing Act protects seven classes: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status (families with children under 18), and disability (handicap). Sexual orientation and gender identity are not yet federal protected classes under the FHA, though some states and localities provide those protections.
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