Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a protected class?
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Answer B: Sexual orientation (under HUD interpretation)
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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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.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
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.
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