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A Tennessee landlord reviews the protected classes applicable to a residential rental decision. Which listed characteristic is the exception rather than a protected class?

Correct Answer

A) Marital status

Marital status is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act or the Tennessee Human Rights Act (Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-101 et seq.) in the context of housing transactions. While marital status is protected in some states and under Tennessee law in certain employment contexts, it is not among the seven federally protected classes (race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status) nor is it explicitly added as a housing-specific protected class under the Tennessee Human Rights Act for real estate transactions.

Answer Options
A
Marital status
B
Familial status
C
Race
D
National origin

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