Fair Housing
The phrase 'protected class' in fair housing most accurately refers to:
AOnly minority groups
BGroups defined by law whose members are protected from certain types of discrimination✓ Correct
COnly persons with disabilities
DWealthy property owners who can afford legal protection
Explanation
Protected classes are groups defined by federal, state, or local law whose members are legally protected from discriminatory housing practices based on their shared characteristic. Federal classes include race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
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