Fair HousingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

Steering is a fair housing violation that involves:

AFailing to maintain a property in a habitable condition, per standard fair housing compliance practice
BDirecting buyers or renters toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on protected class characteristicsCorrect
CCharging different security deposits to different tenants, under federal and California fair housing law
DRefusing to accept Section 8 vouchers, as defined under the Fair Employment and Housing Act

Why Directing buyers or renters toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics Is Correct

Answer B: Directing buyers or renters toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics

Steering is the illegal practice of guiding buyers or renters toward or away from specific neighborhoods based on race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics. Under the federal Fair Housing Act, steering violates Section 804 by limiting housing choices based on protected-class characteristics.

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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