Fair Housing
The West Virginia Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on all of the following EXCEPT:
ARace and color
BSex and religion
CAncestry and national origin
DPet ownership✓ Correct
Explanation
The WV Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, blindness or physical disability, and familial status. Pet ownership is not a protected class under state law.
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