Fair Housing
A Des Moines landlord refuses to rent to a family with children unless they sign a shorter lease. This is likely a violation of which protected class?
ARace
BDisability
CFamilial status✓ Correct
DNational origin
Explanation
Familial status is a protected class under both federal Fair Housing Act and Iowa Civil Rights Act. Imposing different lease terms on families with children is discrimination based on familial status.
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