Fair Housing
Which federal law prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability?
ACivil Rights Act of 1866
BFair Housing Act of 1968✓ Correct
CEqual Credit Opportunity Act
DAmericans with Disabilities Act
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act of 1968 (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act) is the primary federal law prohibiting housing discrimination based on the seven protected classes: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability.
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