Fair Housing
The federal Fair Housing Act's prohibition against discrimination based on 'sex' was interpreted by HUD to include:
AOnly biological sex
BSexual orientation and gender identity in HUD's fair housing guidance and enforcement✓ Correct
COnly discrimination in mortgage lending
DOnly employment-related sex discrimination
Explanation
HUD has issued guidance interpreting the Fair Housing Act's sex discrimination prohibition to include discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Additionally, some states and localities explicitly include these as protected classes in their fair housing laws.
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