Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

Which of the following advertisements violates the Fair Housing Act?

A"3BR/2BA, near elementary school, great for families"
B"Quiet adult community, no children"Correct
C"2BR apartment, near university, great for students"
D"Walk-in accessibility features included"

Why "Quiet adult community, no children" Is Correct

Answer B: "Quiet adult community, no children"

"No children" in an advertisement violates the familial status protections of the Fair Housing Act (unless the property qualifies as Housing for Older Persons). Advertising preferences that indicate discrimination based on a protected class is illegal, regardless of whether an actual discriminatory refusal occurs.

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.

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