Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is considered a 'protected class'?
AStudents
BPet owners
CPersons with physical or mental disabilities✓ Correct
DUnmarried couples (in states without marital status protection)
Explanation
Disability (physical or mental) is one of the seven federally protected classes under the Fair Housing Act: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability (handicap). The others listed (students, pet owners, unmarried couples) are not federally protected under the FHA.
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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.
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