Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a permissible question for a Mississippi landlord to ask prospective tenants?
AWhat is your national origin?
BAre you married?
CHow many people will be living in the unit?✓ Correct
DWhat is your religion?
Explanation
Asking about the number of occupants is permissible as it relates to occupancy standards. Questions about national origin, marital status, and religion relate to protected classes and should be avoided.
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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.
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