Which statement best describes the Federal Fair Housing Act and how state laws interact with it?

• A. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on protected classes; state law may provide additional protections and enforcement.
• B. The Fair Housing Act only covers race and national origin.
• C. The Fair Housing Act preempts state law entirely, leaving no state protections.
• D. State laws can never offer protections beyond federal protections.

Answer: (A)