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Under Illinois and federal fair housing law, which of the following is a protected class that prohibits a landlord from refusing to rent to an applicant solely on that basis?

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D) Familial status, which includes households with one or more children under age 18, is a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act

The federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3604) and the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/3-102) both prohibit discrimination based on familial status. Familial status is defined to include one or more individuals under age 18 living with a parent, legal guardian, or designee. Refusing to rent because an applicant has children under 18 violates both statutes.

Answer Options
A
Familial status, but only when all children in the household are adults over age 21
B
Familial status is not a protected class; refusal based on children is governed solely by Illinois contract law
C
Familial status, but the protection applies only to commercial leases, not residential rentals
D
Familial status, which includes households with one or more children under age 18, is a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act

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