Fair HousingIntermediateDelaware Exam

What is 'steering' under fair housing law?

ADirecting buyers toward properties in their price range
BDirecting people to or away from certain neighborhoods based on their race, religion, national origin, or other protected classCorrect
CGuiding buyers through the inspection process
DAdvising sellers on the best asking price for their property

Why Directing people to or away from certain neighborhoods based on their race, religion, national origin, or other protected class Is Correct

Answer B: Directing people to or away from certain neighborhoods based on their race, religion, national origin, or other protected class

Steering is the illegal practice of directing prospective buyers or renters toward or away from neighborhoods based on their race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, or color. It perpetuates segregation even when done with good intentions.

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.

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