Definition
Categories of people protected from housing discrimination under Fair Housing Act and related laws.
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Protected classes include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, and sexual orientation (many states). Discrimination based on protected class characteristics is illegal. Protections apply to all housing transactions. Understanding protected classes is essential.
Pro Tip
Understand protected classes; discrimination based on class characteristics is serious federal violation.
Example
Protected class status preventing landlord from refusing lease based on religion or disability.