Fair Housing
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits discrimination in property transactions based on:
ARace and color only✓ Correct
BRace, color, sex, and religion
CAll seven federal protected classes
DNational origin and ancestry
Explanation
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits racial discrimination in the sale and lease of all property. This law has no exemptions and covers race and race-related characteristics (color, ancestry). It was affirmed in Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co. (1968).
Related California Fair Housing Questions
- California's Unruh Civil Rights Act applies to:
- The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits discrimination based on:
- Which federal agency is primarily responsible for enforcing the Fair Housing Act?
- Under the federal Fair Housing Act, 'handicap' (disability) includes all of the following EXCEPT:
- Under the Fair Housing Act, which advertising practice is prohibited?
- A landlord refuses to make reasonable accommodations for a tenant with a disability. Under the Fair Housing Act, this is:
- A real estate agent shows a white buyer homes in predominantly white neighborhoods and does not show the same buyer available homes in integrated neighborhoods. This is an example of:
- A housing provider who refuses to rent to an applicant after learning the applicant has HIV is:
Practice More California Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free California Quiz →