Fair Housing
Which of the following is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act?
AReligion
BFamilial status
CSexual orientation✓ Correct
DDisability
Explanation
Sexual orientation is not a federally protected class under the Fair Housing Act as originally enacted, though HUD has issued guidance extending protections. Delaware state law does protect sexual orientation.
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