Fair Housing
A Providence landlord refuses to rent to a family with children under 18 citing 'adult-only policy.' This is most likely a violation of which protected class?
AReligion
BNational origin
CFamilial status✓ Correct
DDisability
Explanation
Familial status is a protected class under both the federal Fair Housing Act and Rhode Island law. Refusing to rent to families with children under 18 is illegal housing discrimination, unless the property qualifies as housing for older persons (55+ or 62+ communities).
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