Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is NOT a protected class?
ARace
BDisability
CSexual orientation (not in federal law)✓ Correct
DFamilial status
Explanation
Sexual orientation is NOT currently a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act (as of the knowledge cutoff), though it is protected under the Wisconsin Open Housing Act and some local ordinances.
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