Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is TRUE about sexual orientation and gender identity?
AThey are expressly protected classes under the original Fair Housing Act
BHUD has interpreted the Act's sex discrimination provisions to include sexual orientation and gender identity✓ Correct
CProtection for sexual orientation requires a separate state law
DThere is no federal fair housing protection based on sexual orientation
Explanation
HUD and federal courts have interpreted the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on sex discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination (consistent with the Supreme Court's Bostock decision). SC's state law may provide additional protections.
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