License Law & AgencyQuestion 46 of 100

New York's fair housing protections extend beyond the federal classes to include additional categories such as:

a.Occupation and education level
b.Only race and religion
c.Age, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity, among others
d.Political party affiliation nationwide

Explanation

New York State's Human Rights Law adds protected classes beyond the federal list, including age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, and more. Local laws may add further categories. Because these lists are periodically expanded, licensees should verify the current protected classes.

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