Fair Housing
Under the Maine Human Rights Act, which of the following is NOT a protected class in housing?
AAncestry
BSource of income
CPolitical affiliation✓ Correct
DFamilial status
Explanation
Political affiliation is not a protected class under Maine's Human Rights Act or federal Fair Housing law. Maine's protected classes include race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, disability, source of income, and marital status.
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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.
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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