Fair Housing

Which of the following is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act?

ARace
BFamilial status
CSexual orientation✓ Correct
DNational origin

Explanation

Sexual orientation is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act, though it is protected under California's FEHA and many local ordinances. The seven federal protected classes are race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status.

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