Fair Housing
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act differ in that the ADA:
AOnly applies to residential housing
BHas broader application to public accommodations and employment, while FHA focuses on housing✓ Correct
COnly protects physical disabilities, not mental
DHas no Georgia counterpart
Explanation
The ADA covers public accommodations, commercial facilities, and employment. The FHA focuses specifically on housing.
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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.
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.
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