Fair Housing
Under the Maine Human Rights Act, 'sexual orientation' is a protected class in housing. This covers discrimination based on:
AOnly sexual behavior in public
BWhether a person is gay, lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual, or other orientations✓ Correct
CMarital choices related to same-sex relationships
DOnly conduct-based discrimination
Explanation
Maine's Human Rights Act protects against housing discrimination based on sexual orientation, which includes gay, lesbian, bisexual, and heterosexual orientations. This protection applies regardless of marital status or relationship type.
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