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Which of the following is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act?

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Correct answer

Occupation or income level

  1. A Race
  2. B Occupation or income level
  3. C National origin
  4. D Familial status

Why this is the answer

The federal FAIR HOUSING ACT (Title VIII, 1968, as amended) prohibits housing discrimination based on: RACE; COLOR; NATIONAL ORIGIN; RELIGION; SEX (gender); FAMILIAL STATUS (families with children under 18); DISABILITY (physical or mental). Occupation, income level, occupation type, age (except for age-restricted senior housing exemptions), sexual orientation, and source of income are NOT protected under federal law — though many state and local laws add these protected classes. The exam frequently presents scenarios and asks whether discrimination occurred and whether the protected class applies.
Source: Real Estate Exam, Fair Housing Act Protected Classes

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