Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 added which protected classes?
ASex and national origin
BDisability and familial status✓ Correct
CAge and sexual orientation
DMarital status and religion
Explanation
The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 added disability (handicap) and familial status (presence of children under 18) as protected classes under the federal Fair Housing Act.
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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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