Fair Housing
The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on which protected classes?
AA. Race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability✓ Correct
BB. Race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, and income
CC. Race, color, sex, marital status, and disability
DD. Race, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, and sexual orientation
Explanation
The federal Fair Housing Act (1968, as amended) protects seven classes: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and handicap (disability).
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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.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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