Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, who is protected under 'familial status'?
AMarried couples with children only
BFamilies with children under 18, pregnant women, and people in the process of acquiring legal custody of a child✓ Correct
CAny household with more than 2 persons
DUnmarried couples only
Explanation
Familial status protection covers families with children under 18 (including pregnant women and those in the process of adopting or gaining legal custody of a child under 18).
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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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