Fair Housing
Massachusetts Chapter 151B provides fair housing protections that are:
AIdentical to the federal Fair Housing Act
BBroader than federal law, covering additional protected classes including source of income✓ Correct
CNarrower than federal law because Massachusetts allows more exemptions
DOnly applicable to commercial real estate
Explanation
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 151B provides broader fair housing protections than federal law, adding protected classes such as sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, and source of income.
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