Fair Housing
A landlord who refuses to rent to a family with children (except in qualifying senior housing) is violating the Fair Housing Act's protection for:
ASex
BDisability
CFamilial status✓ Correct
DNational origin
Explanation
Familial status is a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. Refusing to rent to families with children under age 18 is illegal unless the property qualifies as exempt housing for older persons (55+ or 62+ communities meeting federal criteria).
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