Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act prohibits 'interference' with fair housing rights. An example of interference is:
AA landlord setting reasonable occupancy limits
BThreatening, coercing, or intimidating someone who filed a fair housing complaint or assisted in an investigation✓ Correct
CRefusing to rent to an unqualified applicant
DEnforcing valid lease provisions
Explanation
Section 818 of the Fair Housing Act makes it unlawful to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with anyone in the exercise or enjoyment of their fair housing rights, or because they aided or encouraged others in exercising those rights. This protects complainants, witnesses, and fair housing advocates from retaliation and intimidation.
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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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