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Virginia's Fair Housing Law includes several protected classes that go beyond those enumerated in the federal Fair Housing Act. Which of the following is NOT a Virginia-specific addition to fair housing protections?

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A) Familial status

Familial status is one of the seven protected classes under the federal Fair Housing Act (added by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988). It is NOT a Virginia-specific addition — it already exists at the federal level. Virginia's unique additions beyond federal law include source of funds, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, and elderliness (55+).

Answer Options
A
Familial status
B
Sexual orientation
C
Military status
D
Source of funds

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