Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, the term 'familial status' protects:
AMarried couples only
BSingle parents only
CFamilies with children under age 18✓ Correct
DAll family members of any relationship
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act's familial status protection covers households with children under age 18. This includes parents or legal guardians, pregnant women, and people in the process of acquiring legal custody of a child under 18.
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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.
AgencyA legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
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.
State-Specific Concepts
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