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Marcus, a Nevada broker, receives a rental inquiry from a family of two adults and four children who want to lease a three-bedroom home in Las Vegas. The landlord instructs Marcus to tell the family the unit is unavailable because 'six people is too many.' The unit is, in fact, still available. Which federally protected class is most directly violated by this instruction?

Correct Answer

D) Familial status

Familial status is a federally protected class under the Fair Housing Act, added by the 1988 amendments. It protects families with children under the age of 18 living with a parent or legal guardian, as well as pregnant women. Refusing to rent to a family because of the number of children constitutes discrimination based on familial status. Marcus would violate the FHA by following this instruction.

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A
Disability
B
Religion
C
Sex
D
Familial status

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