The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on which protected classes?
Why Race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability Is Correct
Answer A: Race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability
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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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Key Terms to Know
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.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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