Fair Housing
Which of the following is a protected class under BOTH the federal Fair Housing Act AND the Minnesota Human Rights Act?
ASource of income
BFamilial status✓ Correct
CSexual orientation
DMarital status
Explanation
Familial status (having or expecting children under 18) is protected under both the federal Fair Housing Act (since 1988 Fair Housing Amendments Act) and the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Source of income, sexual orientation, and marital status are protected under Minnesota law but not specifically by federal law.
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