Fair Housing
The term 'protected class' in fair housing refers to:
AUpper-income buyers who are protected from predatory practices
BGroups of people who are protected from housing discrimination by federal or state law based on specific characteristics✓ Correct
CLicense holders protected from ADRE actions
DFirst-time homebuyers protected by consumer laws
Explanation
Protected classes are groups of people who are legally protected from housing discrimination based on specific characteristics identified in federal (7 classes) and state/local laws (varies). Protected classes cannot be used as a basis for housing decisions.
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