Fair Housing
The term 'protected class' in fair housing law refers to:
AOnly racial minority groups
BGroups of people protected from discrimination by federal, state, or local law✓ Correct
CProperty owners with certain income levels
DRenters in government-subsidized housing
Explanation
A protected class is a group of people who share a common characteristic and are legally protected from discrimination in housing and other areas. Classes are defined by federal, state, and local law.
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