Fair Housing
Under Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, housing discrimination based on marital status means a landlord cannot:
ARequire married couples to have both spouses sign the lease
BRefuse to rent to an unmarried couple or divorced person✓ Correct
CVerify a married applicant's income
DAsk about household composition
Explanation
Marital status is a protected class under Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. Landlords cannot refuse to rent, add terms, or treat applicants differently because they are single, divorced, widowed, or in any marital status category.
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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.
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.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
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