Fair Housing
The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on all of the following EXCEPT:
ARace
BReligion
COccupation✓ Correct
DNational origin
Explanation
The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status. Occupation is not a protected class under federal law.
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