Fair Housing
Virginia's Fair Housing Law covers how many protected classes compared to the federal Fair Housing Act?
AFewer classes—Virginia only has 5
BThe same 7 federal classes only
CMore classes—Virginia adds elderliness, source of funds, and sexual orientation among others✓ Correct
DVirginia has no state fair housing law
Explanation
Virginia's Fair Housing Law includes the 7 federal protected classes plus additional state-level protections including elderliness (55+), source of funds, sexual orientation, gender identity, and military status.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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