Fair HousingIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

A landlord has a policy that no children under 12 may live in their apartment complex. This policy most likely violates which protected class under the Fair Housing Act?

ARace
BReligion
CFamilial statusCorrect
DDisability, in general

Why Familial status Is Correct

Answer C: Familial status

Familial status under the FHA protects families with children under 18 (and pregnant women). A policy restricting children is illegal age/familial-status discrimination unless the complex qualifies as housing for older persons.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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