Fair Housing
In West Virginia, which of the following is a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act but NOT specifically listed in the WV Human Rights Act?
AFamilial status✓ Correct
BAncestry
CRace
DSex
Explanation
Familial status (having children under 18) is specifically protected under the federal Fair Housing Act. The WV Human Rights Act also protects against familial status discrimination, but the specific listing may differ slightly. Ancestry is a WV-specific addition beyond the federal FHA.
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