Fair Housing
The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale or rental of housing based on which protected classes?
ARace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status✓ Correct
BRace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, and age
CRace, color, religion, sex, and national origin only
DRace and color only
Explanation
The federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3604) prohibits discrimination based on seven protected classes: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability (handicap), and familial status. Age is not a federal Fair Housing protected class.
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