Fair Housing
A Virginia landlord refuses to rent to a family with three children because 'the apartment is only meant for couples.' Under the Fair Housing Act, this violates the protected class of:
ARace
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 18 (including pregnant women) is illegal familial status discrimination, with narrow exceptions for senior housing (55+ and 62+ communities).
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