Fair Housing
The Virginia Fair Housing Law prohibits discrimination in housing based on which protected class NOT covered by the federal Fair Housing Act?
ARace
BSource of funds✓ Correct
CReligion
DNational origin
Explanation
Virginia's Fair Housing Law extends beyond the federal act by prohibiting discrimination based on source of funds (e.g., housing vouchers/Section 8), elderliness, and sexual orientation, among others.
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