Fair Housing
Under Montana's Human Rights Act, the 'right to privacy' protection in housing is relevant to:
AOnly commercial property transactions
BLandlord entry into rental units without notice, which may violate both fair housing protections and the landlord-tenant act's privacy provisions✓ Correct
COnly publicly funded housing
DOnly properties in cities over 50,000 population
Explanation
Montana's Human Rights Act includes protections for privacy in housing. Combined with the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act's notice requirements for entry, Montana law protects tenants' reasonable right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of their rental.
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Key Terms to Know
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.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)A quick valuation metric for income properties calculated by dividing the property price by gross annual rental income.
Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
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.
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