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Maria, a licensed Idaho salesperson, is working with a landlord who refuses to rent to same-sex couples. Maria knows this policy is discriminatory. Under the Idaho Fair Housing Act at the state statutory level, which statement best describes the legal situation?

Correct Answer

B) The landlord's policy does not violate the Idaho Fair Housing Act because sexual orientation is not a state statutory protected class in Idaho.

Under the Idaho Fair Housing Act (Idaho Code § 67-5909 et seq.), sexual orientation is NOT listed as a protected class at the state statutory level. Idaho's protected classes mirror the seven federal classes: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status. Therefore, the landlord's policy does not violate the Idaho state statute, though federal constitutional considerations may apply separately.

Answer Options
A
The landlord's policy violates the Idaho Fair Housing Act because sexual orientation is a state-protected class.
B
The landlord's policy does not violate the Idaho Fair Housing Act because sexual orientation is not a state statutory protected class in Idaho.
C
The landlord's policy violates the Idaho Fair Housing Act because marital status is a protected class covering same-sex couples.
D
The landlord's policy is lawful under both federal and Idaho state law without any restriction.

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