Fair Housing
A Rhode Island landlord who refuses to rent to a family with children (unless the building qualifies as housing for older persons) is violating which protected class?
ANational origin
BSex
CFamilial status✓ Correct
DReligion
Explanation
Familial status is a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act. Refusing to rent to families with children under 18 (in housing that does not qualify as housing for older persons) is illegal discrimination.
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