Fair Housing
Under Massachusetts Chapter 151B, the protected class of 'ancestry' covers:
AOnly citizens of Massachusetts
BIndividuals discriminated against based on their ethnic heritage or lineage✓ Correct
COnly persons with Native American ancestry
DOnly persons born in Massachusetts
Explanation
Massachusetts Chapter 151B protects individuals from discrimination based on ancestry (ethnic heritage), which is broader than national origin and covers discrimination based on lineage or ethnic background.
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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.
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.
ProrationThe division of ongoing property expenses (taxes, HOA dues, rents) between buyer and seller at closing based on their respective days of ownership.
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