Fair Housing
Which statement about the 1988 Fair Housing Amendments Act is correct?
AIt removed disability as a protected class
BIt added disability and familial status as federally protected classes✓ Correct
CIt only applied to rental housing
DIt applied only to publicly funded housing
Explanation
The 1988 Fair Housing Amendments Act significantly expanded the Fair Housing Act by adding disability and familial status (families with children under 18) as protected classes, and strengthening enforcement mechanisms.
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