Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'familial status' protects which of the following?
AMarried couples only
BHouseholds with children under 18, pregnant women, and those in the process of obtaining legal custody✓ Correct
CAll adults regardless of family structure
DFamilies with three or more children
Explanation
Familial status protection covers households with one or more children under 18 living with a parent or legal custodian, pregnant women, and persons in the process of securing legal custody of a child.
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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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