Fair Housing
Under Oregon fair housing law, which of the following is TRUE about weight as a protected class?
AWeight is not a protected class in Oregon
BOregon prohibits housing discrimination based on weight✓ Correct
CWeight is only protected in Multnomah County
DOnly extreme cases of weight discrimination are prohibited
Explanation
Oregon is one of a small number of jurisdictions that prohibit housing discrimination based on a person's weight. This Oregon-specific protection is broader than federal law and applies to all housing providers subject to Oregon's fair housing law.
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