Fair Housing
Under HUD's implementation of the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a protected class that was added through agency interpretation rather than legislation?
ARace
BDisability
CFamilial status
DSexual orientation (in some jurisdictions through HUD guidance)✓ Correct
Explanation
HUD has issued guidance interpreting 'sex' discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Congress has not explicitly added these as protected classes, but HUD and courts have interpreted the Act to include them.
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