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A licensee believes that Illinois fair housing law protects only the same seven classes covered by the federal Fair Housing Act—race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status. Which statement best evaluates that belief?

Correct Answer

B) The belief is incorrect because the Illinois Human Rights Act protects additional classes such as age, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, and source of income in housing transactions.

The Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/) is an independent state fair housing statute that protects more classes than the federal Fair Housing Act — including age, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, order of protection status, and source of income — so the licensee's belief is incorrect.

Answer Options
A
The belief is correct because Illinois has adopted the federal Fair Housing Act by reference and adds no independent protected classes.
B
The belief is incorrect because the Illinois Human Rights Act protects additional classes such as age, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, and source of income in housing transactions.
C
The belief is correct for residential property but incorrect for commercial property, where Illinois adds extra protections.
D
The belief is incorrect only with respect to disability, where Illinois uses a broader definition than the federal statute but adds no other classes.

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