Fair Housing
California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provides ADDITIONAL protections beyond federal law. Which of the following is a California-specific protected class in housing?
APolitical affiliation
BSource of income (in many California jurisdictions)✓ Correct
CEmployment status
DEducational background
Explanation
California's FEHA and many local ordinances provide additional protected classes not covered by federal law, including source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, and others. Source of income protection prohibits discrimination against Section 8 voucher holders in many California cities.
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