Fair Housing
A Massachusetts property manager who refuses to rent to a family with children (unless the property qualifies as senior housing) has violated:
AOnly the federal Fair Housing Act
BOnly Massachusetts Chapter 151B
CBoth the federal Fair Housing Act and Massachusetts Chapter 151B✓ Correct
DNeither, because families with children are not a protected class
Explanation
Familial status is a protected class under both the federal Fair Housing Act and Massachusetts Chapter 151B. Refusing to rent to families with children violates both laws unless the property qualifies as housing for older persons (55+ or 62+ communities).
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