Fair Housing
Under Nebraska's fair housing law, disability protections cover individuals who:
AOnly those with visible, diagnosed physical disabilities
BHave physical or mental impairments that substantially limit major life activities, have a record of such an impairment, or are regarded as having one✓ Correct
COnly those receiving government disability benefits
DAnyone claiming a disability regardless of medical documentation
Explanation
Disability protections cover three categories: (1) actual physical or mental impairment substantially limiting a major life activity, (2) record of such impairment, or (3) being regarded as having such an impairment.
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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.
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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