Fair Housing
In Minnesota, the fair housing protected class of 'national origin' means a housing provider cannot discriminate based on:
AA person's income from foreign sources
BA person's country of birth, ancestry, culture, or linguistic characteristics✓ Correct
CWhether a person is a U.S. citizen
DA person's immigration status
Explanation
The protected class of national origin prohibits discrimination based on a person's country of birth or ancestry, their ethnic or cultural characteristics, or language. This protects Minnesota's diverse immigrant communities—including Hmong, Somali, Latino, and other immigrant groups—from housing discrimination.
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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.
Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)A lender's measure of a borrower's monthly debt obligations relative to their gross monthly income, used to evaluate loan eligibility.
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