Fair Housing
Nevada's fair housing law provides protections beyond the federal Fair Housing Act. Which of the following is a state-protected class in Nevada that is NOT in the federal law?
ARace
BSexual orientation and gender identity✓ Correct
CDisability
DFamilial status
Explanation
Nevada state law extends fair housing protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity, in addition to the seven federally protected classes.
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