Fair Housing
Under Florida and federal fair housing law, which of the following is NOT a protected class?
ANational origin
BFamilial status
CSource of income✓ Correct
DReligion
Explanation
Source of income (including Section 8 vouchers) is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act. However, some Florida municipalities have added source of income protection by local ordinance. The seven federal protected classes are: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status.
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