Fair Housing
Which of the following is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act?
ARace
BFamilial status
CSexual orientation✓ Correct
DDisability
Explanation
Sexual orientation is not a federally protected class under the Fair Housing Act. However, HUD has interpreted sex discrimination to include gender identity and sexual orientation in some contexts, and some states add these protections.
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