Is pregnancy protected under the FHA, and how is it related to familial status?

• A. Pregnancy is included under familial status protections; discrimination against pregnant individuals is prohibited.
• B. Pregnancy is not protected under FHA.
• C. Pregnancy protections only apply to landlords, not property managers.
• D. Pregnancy protections require a doctor's note.

Answer: (A)

Under the Fair Housing Act, protections for familial status cover pregnant individuals. This means discrimination against someone because they are pregnant or planning to have a child is illegal. A housing provider cannot refuse to rent, impose different terms, or treat a pregnant person unfavorably just because of the pregnancy. The protections apply to housing transactions broadly, not limited to landlords, and there’s no requirement for a doctor’s note to be covered. So pregnancy is included under familial status protections, and discriminatory treatment for pregnancy is prohibited.