Fair HousingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

California's Unruh Civil Rights Act applies to:

AOnly public housing, as defined under the Fair Employment and Housing Act
BAll business establishments in California, prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristicsCorrect
COnly real estate transactions over $500,000, consistent with federal Fair Housing Act protections
DFederal housing programs only, per standard fair housing compliance practice

Why All business establishments in California, prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics Is Correct

Answer B: All business establishments in California, prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics

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.

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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