Which of the following was a protected class added by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988?

• A. Disability
• B. Race
• C. National origin
• D. Families with children

Answer: (D)

The key idea is understanding how the 1988 amendments broadened Fair Housing protections. The Fair Housing Act of 1968 already protected race, color, national origin, religion, sex, and later added others. In 1988, two protections were added: disability and familial status (families with children). This means discrimination in housing cannot be based on someone’s disability or on being part of a family with children. Race and national origin were already protected from the original act, so they aren’t additions. Among the options, the newly protected classes include disability and families with children, reflecting the intended expansion to safeguard access for people with disabilities and for families.