Fair Housing (alternative)
Under the Maryland Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a protected class that is NOT in the federal Fair Housing Act?
ARace
BNational origin (alternative)
CMarital status (alternative)✓ Correct
DSex (alternative)
Explanation
Marital status is a protected class under Maryland's Fair Housing Act but is NOT one of the seven protected classes under the federal Fair Housing Act (race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability).
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