Fair HousingIntermediateArizona Exam

Under Arizona fair housing law, the term 'sex' as a protected class has been interpreted to include:

AAge and marital status
BGender identity and sexual orientation in some jurisdictionsCorrect
CFamily status and pregnancy only
DPhysical disability only

Why Gender identity and sexual orientation in some jurisdictions Is Correct

Answer B: Gender identity and sexual orientation in some jurisdictions

Federal guidance and court interpretations, including the HUD interpretation under the Fair Housing Act, have extended sex discrimination protections to include gender identity and sexual orientation. Arizona cities may provide additional protections.

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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