Fair Housing
Familial status as a protected class under the Fair Housing Act protects:
AMarried couples only
BHouseholds with children under 18 and pregnant women✓ Correct
CSingle adults living alone
DHouseholds with more than 4 members
Explanation
Familial status protects households with at least one child under 18, as well as pregnant women and those in the process of obtaining legal custody of a child.
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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
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