Fair Housing
A Nebraska landlord refuses to rent to a family because they have young children. This violates fair housing law based on which protected class?
ARace
BSex
CFamilial status✓ Correct
DNational origin
Explanation
Refusing to rent to families with children (under 18) violates the familial status protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act. Limited exceptions apply for qualified senior housing communities.
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