Fair Housing
Iowa's Civil Rights Act covers which types of properties in fair housing matters?
AOnly single-family homes
BMost housing, including single-family homes, apartments, condominiums, and cooperatives✓ Correct
COnly properties receiving federal funding
DOnly new construction
Explanation
Iowa's Civil Rights Act applies broadly to most housing—sales, rentals, financing, and advertising of residential properties—with limited exemptions similar to federal law.
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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.
Comparable Sales (Comps)Recently sold properties similar in size, condition, and location used by appraisers and agents to estimate a property's market value.
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.
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