Fair HousingIntermediateDelaware Exam
A Delaware real estate agent tells a white buyer that a certain neighborhood 'has really changed' and suggests they look at a different area. This is most likely:
ASound market advice
BSteering — illegal under the Fair Housing ActCorrect
CAcceptable if the agent believes it benefits the buyer
DLegal as long as no price difference is mentioned
Why Steering — illegal under the Fair Housing Act Is Correct
Answer B: Steering — illegal under the Fair Housing Act
This statement implies the neighborhood's racial or ethnic composition has changed, steering the buyer away based on race. Steering is illegal under the Fair Housing Act regardless of the agent's claimed intent.
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.
Key Fair Housing Terms in This Question
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.
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