Fair Housing

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

AReligion
BSource of income✓ Correct
CDisability
DFamilial status

Explanation

Source of income is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act's seven protected classes (race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status). However, many California cities and California state law now include source of income as a protected characteristic in housing.

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