Fair Housing
In Hawaii, 'affirmatively furthering fair housing' (AFFH) requires communities receiving federal housing funds to:
AA. Simply certify they do not discriminate
BB. Proactively take meaningful actions to overcome historical patterns of housing segregation✓ Correct
CC. Provide free housing to all protected class members
DD. Report any fair housing complaints to HUD quarterly
Explanation
AFFH requires recipients of federal housing funds to take proactive steps to overcome historical segregation, not just avoid discrimination, promoting integration and equal housing opportunity.
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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.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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.
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