Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

Which of the following describes an 'aggrieved person' who may file a fair housing complaint?

AOnly the person who was directly discriminated against, though outcomes can differ depending on circumstances
BAny person who claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice or believes they will beCorrect
COnly civil rights organizations, not individuals
DOnly persons with disabilities

Why Any person who claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice or believes they will be Is Correct

Answer B: Any person who claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice or believes they will be

Under the Fair Housing Act, an 'aggrieved person' is broadly defined to include any person who claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice or who believes they will be injured by a threatened discriminatory practice. This includes testers who were not actual homebuyers.

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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