Fair Housing
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a protected class?
ASexual orientation
BFamilial status (households with children under 18)✓ Correct
CSource of income
DOccupation
Explanation
Familial status is one of the seven protected classes under the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 (as amended in 1988). It protects households with children under 18 and pregnant women.
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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.
State-Specific Concepts
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