Fair Housing
Which amendment extended Fair Housing Act protections to persons with disabilities?
A1974 amendment
B1988 amendment✓ Correct
C1994 amendment
D2000 amendment
Explanation
The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 added disability and familial status as protected classes to the original 1968 Fair Housing Act.
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Key Terms to Know
Steering
An 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.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
Fair Housing ActFederal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
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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