Fair Housing
In Idaho, which state agency handles fair housing complaints at the state level?
AIREC (Idaho Real Estate Commission)
BIdaho Human Rights Commission✓ Correct
CIdaho Department of Commerce
DIdaho State Bar Association
Explanation
The Idaho Human Rights Commission (IHRC) enforces the Idaho Human Rights Act, which prohibits housing discrimination based on protected characteristics. Complainants may file with either HUD or the IHRC depending on the nature of their claim.
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Agency
A legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
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.
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.
ProrationThe division of ongoing property expenses (taxes, HOA dues, rents) between buyer and seller at closing based on their respective days of ownership.
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