The federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits discrimination based on all of the following EXCEPT:
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Answer C: Sexual orientation
The Fair Housing Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3604) prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin and handicap (disability). Sexual orientation is not among the classes listed in the statute's text, so it is the exception here. State or local law may add further protected classes, so check current local law.
Source: 42 U.S.C. 3604 (Cornell LII)
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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