Fair Housing
California's Unruh Civil Rights Act applies to:
AOnly public housing
BAll business establishments in California, prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics✓ Correct
COnly real estate transactions over $500,000
DFederal housing programs only
Explanation
The Unruh Civil Rights Act (California Civil Code §51) applies to all business establishments in California. It prohibits discrimination in all business establishments, including housing, based on a broad range of characteristics beyond those in federal law.
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