Fair Housing
Which of the following is a protected class under BOTH the federal Fair Housing Act and Delaware state fair housing law?
AAge (any age)
BMarital status
CRace✓ Correct
DOccupation
Explanation
Race is one of the original protected classes under the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968. Delaware state law also protects race, and provides additional protections for other classes such as marital status, sexual orientation, and source of income.
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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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