Fair Housing
Familial status as a protected class under the Fair Housing Act protects:
AOnly married couples with children
BHouseholds with children under age 18, pregnant women, and people seeking custody of children✓ Correct
COnly single-parent households
DAll family units regardless of composition
Explanation
Familial status protects households with children under the age of 18 living with a parent or legal guardian, pregnant women, and those 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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