Fair HousingIntermediateDelaware Exam
The federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits discrimination in residential real estate based on which protected classes?
ARace, color, national origin, and religion only
BRace, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disabilityCorrect
CRace, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, and marital status
DAll of the above plus sexual orientation
Why Race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability Is Correct
Answer B: Race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability
The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability — seven protected classes at the federal level.
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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