Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act protects buyers and renters from discrimination in which of the following insurance contexts?
AOnly homeowner's insurance
BThe financing and insurance of housing, including discriminatory insurance practices✓ Correct
COnly flood insurance
DOnly title insurance
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act covers all aspects of housing transactions, including financing and insurance. Discriminatory insurance practices—such as refusing to insure or charging higher premiums based on a protected class—violate the Act.
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