Which of the following is a protected class under federal fair housing laws?

• A. Familial Status
• B. Eye Color
• C. Height
• D. Language Spoken

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that federal fair housing law protects people from discrimination based on certain characteristics, and one of those is familial status. Familial status means households that have children under 18 living with a parent or guardian. Because of this protection, a landlord or seller cannot treat someone differently or impose different terms just because a family has children.

Eye color, height, and language spoken are not listed as protected classes under federal law, so discrimination based on those traits isn’t covered by the Fair Housing Act’s protected classes. Language might be addressed under other protections in some contexts or under state/local laws, but not as a standalone federal protected characteristic.