The phrase 'protected class' in fair housing law refers to:
Why Groups of people protected from discrimination by law Is Correct
Answer B: Groups of people protected from discrimination by law
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Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.
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Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Fair Housing ActFederal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
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