Fair Housing
The Wisconsin Open Housing Act (Wis. Stat. § 106.50) adds which protected class not covered by the federal Fair Housing Act?
AAge
BSexual orientation
CIncome source
DBoth sexual orientation and marital status✓ Correct
Explanation
The Wisconsin Open Housing Act adds sexual orientation, marital status, lawful source of income, ancestry, and age as protected classes beyond those in the federal Fair Housing Act.
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