Fair HousingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a protected class?

AOccupation
BIncome level
CNational originCorrect
DCredit score

Why National origin Is Correct

Answer C: National origin

The federal Fair Housing Act protects: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status. Familial status, added by the 1988 Fair Housing Amendments Act, protects families with children under 18, pregnant women, and anyone securing legal custody of a minor.

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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