Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is generally NOT a protected class?
ARace
BFamilial status
COccupation✓ Correct
DDisability
Explanation
The seven protected classes under the federal Fair Housing Act are race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Occupation is not a protected class, though some states and localities add additional protected classes.
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