Fair Housing
A Connecticut landlord refuses to rent to a family because the husband is a U.S. citizen but the wife is a lawful permanent resident. This is most likely a violation of fair housing laws protecting:
AFamilial status
BNational origin
CMarital status under Connecticut law
DBoth national origin and marital status✓ Correct
Explanation
Refusing to rent based on the wife's immigration status (lawful permanent resident) implicates national origin discrimination under the federal Fair Housing Act. Additionally, treating a married couple differently based on citizenship status may violate Connecticut's protection of marital status.
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