Fair Housing
Which of the following statements about the Fair Housing Act is INCORRECT?
AIt applies to both sale and rental of housing
BAge is a federally protected class under the Act✓ Correct
CIt prohibits discriminatory advertising
DIt allows HUD to investigate complaints
Explanation
Age is NOT one of the seven protected classes under the federal Fair Housing Act (race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability). However, age is protected under other federal laws like ADEA.
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