Fair Housing
A Mississippi condominium association's rules prohibit 'unmarried couples' from residing in units. This rule most likely violates the Fair Housing Act's protection based on:
ARace
BSex and/or familial status, and may also be challenged on other grounds✓ Correct
CReligion
DNational origin
Explanation
Rules targeting unmarried couples may discriminate based on sex (same-sex couples) or familial status. In addition, many states and localities have added marital status as a protected class. Such rules are problematic under the Fair Housing Act.
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