Fair Housing
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 status✓ Correct
DDisability
Explanation
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.
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