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A Missouri landlord owns four single-family rental homes. He refuses to rent to a prospective tenant because the tenant is Jewish. The tenant files a complaint with the Missouri Commission on Human Rights. Under Missouri law, which protected class is the basis of this complaint?

Correct Answer

C) Religion, and potentially ancestry, under the Missouri Human Rights Act

Under the Missouri Human Rights Act (RSMo Chapter 213), religion is a protected class. Additionally, Jewish identity can also implicate the 'ancestry' protected class, which is Missouri's state-specific addition to fair housing protections. Courts have recognized that discrimination against Jewish individuals may constitute both religious and ancestry-based discrimination. The MCHR would evaluate both bases.

Answer Options
A
Ancestry only, since religion is not covered under Missouri law
B
National origin only, since Judaism is associated with Israeli nationality
C
Religion, and potentially ancestry, under the Missouri Human Rights Act
D
Race only, since Jewish identity is classified as a racial group under federal law

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