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A Mississippi real estate licensee is reviewing her office's fair housing policy. Her colleague suggests that Mississippi law requires licensees to also protect clients based on sexual orientation, just as some other states do. Which of the following statements correctly describes Mississippi's position?

Correct Answer

C) Mississippi law does not add sexual orientation or any other class beyond the seven federal protected classes

Under the Mississippi Fair Housing Act, Miss. Code Ann. §43-141-1 et seq., Mississippi does not add any protected classes beyond the seven established by the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 (race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability). The colleague's suggestion is incorrect; Mississippi strictly mirrors federal law without expansion.

Answer Options
A
Mississippi law adds sexual orientation as a protected class, so the colleague is correct
B
Mississippi law adds both sexual orientation and source of income as protected classes
C
Mississippi law does not add sexual orientation or any other class beyond the seven federal protected classes
D
Mississippi law adds marital status as a protected class but not sexual orientation

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