Fair Housing
Which of the following housing types is generally EXEMPT from the Fair Housing Act's familial status protections?
ASingle-family homes sold through a broker
BLarge apartment complexes with more than 10 units
CHousing for older persons (55+ communities meeting HUD requirements)✓ Correct
DGovernment-subsidized housing
Explanation
Housing for older persons that meets HUD's requirements (55+ communities) is exempt from the familial status provisions of the Fair Housing Act, allowing them to restrict residency to adults 55 and older.
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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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