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A NH salesperson's seller client instructs her to note in the MLS listing that the home is 'perfect for a traditional family.' The salesperson is concerned this language could be problematic. Under NH fair housing law, which protected class under RSA 354-A is MOST at risk of being implicated by this language?

Correct Answer

B) Marital status, because 'traditional family' implies a preference for married couples

The phrase 'traditional family' in a real estate advertisement most directly implies a preference for married, heterosexual couples, which implicates marital status as a protected class under RSA 354-A. NH's inclusion of marital status as a protected class makes such language particularly risky in NH listings, as it could suggest a preference for married buyers over single or unmarried individuals.

Answer Options
A
Race, because the term 'traditional' may be interpreted as a racial preference
B
Marital status, because 'traditional family' implies a preference for married couples
C
Age, because 'traditional family' implies a preference for middle-aged buyers
D
Disability, because 'traditional family' may exclude households with disabled members

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state_protected_classesmarital_statusadvertisingrsa_354_a

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