Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'familial status' as a protected class refers to:
AMarital status of the buyer
BHouseholds with children under 18 (including pregnancy and persons in process of obtaining custody)✓ Correct
CExtended family members living together
DSingle-parent households only
Explanation
Familial status protection covers households with one or more children under 18 living with a parent, legal guardian, or someone obtaining legal custody. It also covers pregnant women.
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Key Terms to Know
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.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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.
State-Specific Concepts
DRE Regulation
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