Fair Housing
The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale or rental of housing based on which protected classes?
ARace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status✓ Correct
BRace, color, and national origin only
CAge, income, and occupation
DPolitical affiliation, religion, and disability
Explanation
The federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 (as amended) prohibits discrimination based on seven protected classes: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability (handicap), and familial status.
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