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Sarah is an Idaho salesperson representing a seller who wants to refuse offers from families with children under 18. Sarah explains that this could violate fair housing law. The seller argues that his neighbor told him Idaho does not protect families with children. Which of the following correctly describes the legal situation under Idaho law?

Correct Answer

A) Sarah is correct; familial status is a protected class under the Idaho Fair Housing Act, mirroring federal law.

Sarah is correct. Familial status is one of the seven protected classes under the Idaho Fair Housing Act (Idaho Code § 67-5909 et seq.), which mirrors the federal Fair Housing Act. Familial status includes families with children under 18, pregnant women, and persons in the process of securing legal custody of a minor. Refusing to sell based on familial status is a clear fair housing violation.

Answer Options
A
Sarah is correct; familial status is a protected class under the Idaho Fair Housing Act, mirroring federal law.
B
The seller is correct; familial status is not a protected class under the Idaho Fair Housing Act.
C
Familial status protection applies only in counties with populations over 100,000 in Idaho.
D
Familial status is protected only if the property has more than four units under Idaho law.

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