Fair Housing
The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on which protected classes?
ARace, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability✓ Correct
BRace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin
CRace, color, disability, sex, marital status, familial status
DRace, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation
Explanation
The federal Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended) prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability (handicap).
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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.
SteeringAn 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.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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