Fair Housing
Which of the following housing situations is covered by the familial status protection under the Fair Housing Act?
AA single adult with no children seeking a one-bedroom apartment
BA family with two minor children being denied housing at a 'no children' apartment complex✓ Correct
CA retirement community that requires all residents to be at least 55 years of age
DA landlord who rents only to people who work full-time
Explanation
Familial status protection covers families with one or more children under 18. Refusing to rent to a family with minor children violates the Fair Housing Act's familial status protections.
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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.
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