Fair Housing
The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in residential real estate transactions based on all of the following EXCEPT:
ARace
BNational origin
CSexual orientation under the explicit text of the federal FHA✓ Correct
DFamilial status
Explanation
The federal Fair Housing Act explicitly covers race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Sexual orientation is not explicitly listed in the original federal FHA text, though it is protected under many state and local laws.
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