Fair HousingIntermediateAlabama Exam

Under the Fair Housing Act, a 55-and-older housing community may lawfully exclude families with children if:

AThe community has fewer than 50 units

BAt least 80% of units are occupied by one person 55 or older and the community publishes policies demonstrating intentCorrect

CThe community was built before 1970

DThe homeowners association votes to exclude children, a position that many in the industry would generally find reasonable

Why At least 80% of units are occupied by one person 55 or older and the community publishes policies demonstrating intent Is Correct

Answer B: At least 80% of units are occupied by one person 55 or older and the community publishes policies demonstrating intent

A 55-and-older community qualifies for the familial status exemption if at least 80% of occupied units have at least one resident 55 or older, and the community publishes and follows policies demonstrating intent to be age-55+ housing.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

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.

Key Fair Housing Terms in This Question

Fair Housing Act

Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.

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Key Terms to Know

Fair Housing Act

Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.

Earnest Money

A deposit made by the buyer when submitting a purchase offer, demonstrating serious intent and serving as consideration for the contract.

Steering

An illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.

Blockbusting

An illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.

State-Specific Concepts

DRE Regulation

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