Fair Housing
What is the 'familial status' protected class?
AThe marital status of the buyer or tenant
BHouseholds with children under 18 (including pregnant women and those in the process of obtaining legal custody of a child)✓ Correct
CThe financial status of the family
DWhether a person is related to the property owner
Explanation
Familial status protects households that include one or more children under age 18, as well as pregnant women and those in the process of securing custody. Landlords generally cannot refuse to rent to families with children or impose different terms based on having children.
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