Fair Housing
Under the Minnesota Human Rights Act, which protected class is included that is NOT covered under the federal Fair Housing Act?
ARace
BReligion
CSexual orientation✓ Correct
DNational origin
Explanation
Minnesota's Human Rights Act includes sexual orientation as a protected class in housing, which is broader than the federal Fair Housing Act. Minnesota also protects gender identity, marital status, and source of income.
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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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