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Tom and Lisa are unmarried and apply to rent a home in Appleton, Wisconsin. The landlord tells them he will only rent to married couples. Tom and Lisa file a fair housing complaint. Which of the following is the most accurate statement about their complaint under Wisconsin law?

Correct Answer

B) The complaint will likely succeed under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 106 because marital status is a state-protected class.

Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 106 protects marital status as a housing class, which means landlords cannot require tenants to be married as a condition of renting. Tom and Lisa's complaint is based on a direct violation of the marital status protected class under Wisconsin state law, independent of any federal fair housing protection.

Answer Options
A
The complaint will likely fail because unmarried couples are not a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act.
B
The complaint will likely succeed under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 106 because marital status is a state-protected class.
C
The complaint will likely fail because landlords may set reasonable occupancy and relationship standards.
D
The complaint will likely succeed only if Tom and Lisa can prove the landlord also discriminated based on sex.

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