Fair Housing on the Montana Real Estate Exam

Fair housing appears on every Montana exam. Here's what you need to know.

Federal Fair Housing Act: 7 Protected Classes Race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status.

Montana Human Rights Act Additions - **Age** (in housing) - **Marital status** - **Physical or mental disability** (broader than federal)

Prohibited Practices Steering, blockbusting, redlining, discriminatory advertising — all prohibited under federal and Montana law.

Board Enforcement The Montana Board of Realty Regulation disciplines licensees for fair housing violations independently of HUD. License suspension or revocation is possible.

Common Exam Question **Q**: A Montana landlord refuses to rent to a family with three children due to "noise concerns." This is: **A**: A Fair Housing Act violation — familial status is a protected class.

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