Fair Housing
Under Vermont's fair housing law, a landlord who refuses to rent to a tenant because they have children under 18 (unless it qualifies as senior housing) is violating which protected class?
AAge of the children
BFamilial status — the presence of children under 18 in a household✓ Correct
CThe parent's marital status
DSource of income
Explanation
Familial status is a protected class under the Fair Housing Act and Vermont law, covering households with children under 18 in the care of a parent or legal guardian. Refusing to rent to families with children (unless the property qualifies as senior housing under specific exemptions) is illegal discrimination.
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