Fair HousingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) adds which protected class NOT in the federal Fair Housing Act?

AReligion, a federal class
BSource of incomeCorrect
CRace, a federal class
DSex, a federal class

Why Source of income Is Correct

Answer B: Source of income

California adds several protections beyond federal law, including source of income, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ancestry. The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on seven protected classes: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability.

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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