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A Virginia real estate licensee is advising a client on fair housing compliance. The licensee correctly explains that Virginia's Fair Housing Law protects several classes not covered by the federal Fair Housing Act. Which of the following statements about Virginia's fair housing protections is NOT accurate?

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D) Virginia prohibits all age-based restrictions, including lawfully established 55+ senior communities

The statement that Virginia prohibits ALL age-based restrictions is NOT accurate. Virginia's Fair Housing Law protects 'elderliness' (age 55+) as a class, but it does not eliminate the exemption for lawfully established housing for older persons. Communities that qualify under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) — with at least 80% of units occupied by persons 55+ and published age policies — are lawfully permitted to restrict occupancy by age. Virginia's elderliness protection prevents discrimination against older persons, not the operation of qualifying senior communities.

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A
Virginia protects gender identity as a distinct class separate from sex
B
Virginia prohibits discrimination based on source of funds, protecting tenants who use housing vouchers
C
Virginia protects military status, covering active-duty service members and veterans
D
Virginia prohibits all age-based restrictions, including lawfully established 55+ senior communities

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