Fair Housing
Which of the following is a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended?
AAge
BSexual orientation
CFamilial status✓ Correct
DMarital status
Explanation
The federal Fair Housing Act protects: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Familial status (households with children under 18) was added by the 1988 amendments.
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Key Terms to Know
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.
State-Specific Concepts
DRE Regulation
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