Fair Housing
Which statement about the Fair Housing Act and sexual orientation is correct?
AFederal law explicitly prohibits housing discrimination based on sexual orientation
BHUD and some courts interpret sex discrimination under the FHA to include sexual orientation and gender identity, and Nebraska adds additional state protections✓ Correct
CSexual orientation has no protection under any housing law
DOnly Nebraska's law protects against sexual orientation discrimination, not federal law
Explanation
While the federal FHA's seven classes do not explicitly list sexual orientation, HUD interprets 'sex' discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Nebraska's law provides additional explicit protections.
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