Fair Housing
A Louisiana housing development that is restricted to residents aged 55 or older and meets the requirements of the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) is exempt from the Fair Housing Act's:
ARace and color protections
BDisability protections
CFamilial status protections (children exclusion is permitted)✓ Correct
DSex and national origin protections
Explanation
Housing communities that qualify under HOPA (at least 80% of units occupied by one person 55 or older, plus HUD-mandated policies and published procedures) are exempt from the Fair Housing Act's familial status provision and may legally exclude families with children.
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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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