Fair Housing
A Mississippi landlord who refuses to rent to a family because they have children is violating which protected class under the Fair Housing Act?
ARace
BNational origin
CFamilial status✓ Correct
DReligion
Explanation
Familial status is a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act. Refusing to rent to families with children under 18 is illegal housing discrimination.
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