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A landlord in Minneapolis refuses to rent an apartment to an applicant because the applicant is in a same-sex relationship. Under Minnesota law, which protected class has been violated?

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D) Sexual orientation under the Minnesota Human Rights Act

Sexual orientation is a protected class under the Minnesota Human Rights Act (Minn. Stat. Ch. 363A). Refusing to rent to someone because of their sexual orientation constitutes an unfair discriminatory practice in real property transactions under Minnesota law. This protection exists at the state level and is more explicitly defined in Minnesota law than at the federal level.

Answer Options
A
Marital status under the Minnesota Human Rights Act
B
Gender under the federal Fair Housing Act
C
Familial status under the federal Fair Housing Act
D
Sexual orientation under the Minnesota Human Rights Act

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