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Virginia Fair Housing Law (Va. Code § 36-96.1 et seq.) extends protection beyond the seven federal protected classes. Which of the following is NOT a protected class added by Virginia's fair housing law beyond what the federal Fair Housing Act already covers?

Correct Answer

B) Familial status

Familial status was added to the federal Fair Housing Act in 1988 and is already a federally recognized protected class. It is NOT a Virginia-specific addition beyond federal law. The question asks which class is NOT uniquely added by Virginia, making familial status the correct answer.

Answer Options
A
Elderliness (age 55+)
B
Familial status
C
Military status
D
Source of funds

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