Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is NOT a protected class at the federal level?
ARace
BSexual orientation✓ Correct
CReligion
DDisability
Explanation
The federal Fair Housing Act does not currently include sexual orientation or gender identity as protected classes, though many states and localities (including some Wyoming municipalities) have added these protections locally.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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