Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act's 'familial status' protection covers:
AOnly married couples with children
BFamilies with children under 18, including pregnant women✓ Correct
CFamilies with children of any age
DOnly single-parent households
Explanation
Familial status protects families with one or more children under 18 living with a parent or guardian, as well as pregnant women and anyone in the process of obtaining custody of a child under 18.
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