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A real estate agent in Green Bay is working with a buyer who is gay. The seller's agent, after learning this, advises the seller not to accept the buyer's offer solely because of the buyer's sexual orientation. The buyer files a fair housing complaint in Wisconsin. Which of the following best describes the outcome?

Correct Answer

D) The complaint will likely succeed because sexual orientation is a protected class under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 106.

Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 106 explicitly includes sexual orientation as a protected class in housing. Even though sexual orientation is not one of the seven federally protected classes under the Fair Housing Act (though federal interpretations have expanded), Wisconsin state law independently prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. The seller's agent advising rejection based solely on sexual orientation is a clear violation of Wisconsin Chapter 106.

Answer Options
A
The complaint will likely succeed only if the buyer can prove the seller also violated the federal Fair Housing Act.
B
The complaint will likely fail because sexual orientation is not protected under the federal Fair Housing Act.
C
The complaint will likely fail because sellers have the right to accept or reject any offer for any reason.
D
The complaint will likely succeed because sexual orientation is a protected class under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 106.

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