Fair Housing

Under Delaware fair housing law, which entity may investigate complaints of housing discrimination?

AThe Delaware Real Estate Commission only

BHUD, the Department of Justice, and the Delaware Human Relations Commission✓ Correct

COnly federal courts

DThe State Attorney General only

Explanation

Housing discrimination complaints in Delaware may be investigated by HUD, the Department of Justice for pattern-or-practice cases, and the Delaware Human Relations Commission, which enforces Delaware's state fair housing law.

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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.

Steering

An 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.

Blockbusting

An illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.

Redlining

An 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.