Fair Housing
Which of the following statements about protected classes under the Fair Housing Act is correct?
AIncome level is a protected class under the federal act
BAge is a protected class under the federal act
CThe seven protected classes are race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability✓ Correct
DSexual orientation was added as a protected class in 1988
Explanation
The seven federally protected classes under the Fair Housing Act are race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability (handicap). Age and income are NOT federal protected classes.
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