Fair Housing
A NC housing provider who treats a same-sex couple differently than an opposite-sex couple in the rental application process may be violating:
ANo federal law under the original FHA text
BHUD's interpretation that 'sex' discrimination includes LGBTQ+ discrimination, as well as many NC local ordinances
COnly local ordinances in some NC cities
DBoth B and C are correct✓ Correct
Explanation
While the original FHA text does not explicitly mention sexual orientation, HUD under the Bostock decision interprets 'sex' to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Additionally, cities like Durham, Chapel Hill, and Charlotte have explicit local protections.
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