Fair Housing
Connecticut's Human Rights and Opportunities Law (CGS § 46a-64c) adds which protected classes not found in the federal Fair Housing Act?
ASex and national origin
BMarital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, and source of lawful income✓ Correct
CRace and color
DReligion and disability
Explanation
The federal FHA protects 7 classes: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status. Connecticut state law adds marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, and source of lawful income as additional protected classes.
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