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Under the Minnesota Human Rights Act (Minn. Stat. Ch. 363A), which of the following is an example of an illegal discriminatory practice in housing that is based on a Minnesota-specific protected class not found in the federal Fair Housing Act?

Correct Answer

B) Refusing to rent an apartment to a person because of their gender identity

Gender identity is a protected class explicitly listed in Minn. Stat. Ch. 363A and is a Minnesota-specific protection. While federal interpretations have evolved, gender identity is not explicitly enumerated as a protected class in the text of the federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3604). Refusing to rent based on gender identity violates Minnesota's Human Rights Act and represents a state-specific protection.

Answer Options
A
Refusing to sell a home to a buyer because of their national origin
B
Refusing to rent an apartment to a person because of their gender identity
C
Refusing to show a property to a buyer because of their religion
D
Refusing to provide a mortgage to an applicant because of their race

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