What is the 'familial status' protected class?
Why Households with children under 18 (including pregnant women and those in the process of obtaining legal custody of a child) Is Correct
Answer B: Households with children under 18 (including pregnant women and those in the process of obtaining legal custody of a child)
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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- Which federal law prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability?Fair Housing
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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.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)A mortgage with an interest rate that changes periodically based on a financial index, usually after an initial fixed-rate period.
Promissory NoteA written promise to repay a loan under specified terms — the borrower's personal financial obligation in a real estate transaction.
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