Fair Housing
Connecticut's fair housing law expands upon the federal Fair Housing Act by also protecting:
AOnly the same seven classes as the federal act
BSexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, and other classes beyond federal law✓ Correct
COnly age and disability beyond federal protections
DPolitical affiliation and occupation
Explanation
Connecticut's fair housing law provides broader protections than federal law, including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, source of income (including housing vouchers), and other protected classes.
Related Connecticut Fair Housing Questions
- A Connecticut seller tells their listing agent that they do not want to sell to buyers from a particular country. The listing agent must:
- Under the Fair Housing Act, a person who believes they have been discriminated against must file a complaint with HUD within:
- A landlord refuses to allow a tenant with a disability to make reasonable modifications to an apartment. This is:
- A Connecticut housing provider who receives an assistance animal request from a tenant must evaluate it based on:
- Connecticut's 'affirmatively furthering fair housing' obligation requires municipalities receiving federal housing funds to:
- A Connecticut property seller instructs their listing agent to not show the home to buyers of a certain religion. The agent must:
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- A Connecticut real estate licensee charged with a fair housing violation has the right to:
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