Fair Housing
A West Virginia landlord refuses to rent to a family with children, citing an 'adults only' policy. This violates which protected class under the Fair Housing Act?
ARace
BReligion
CFamilial status✓ Correct
DNational origin
Explanation
Familial status is a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act. Refusing to rent to families with children under 18 years of age (unless the property qualifies as housing for older persons) is illegal discrimination.
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