Fair Housing

Which federal act prohibits all racial discrimination in the sale or rental of real property with no exceptions?

AThe Fair Housing Act of 1968
BThe Civil Rights Act of 1866 (42 USC Section 1982)✓ Correct
CThe Americans with Disabilities Act
DThe Community Reinvestment Act

Explanation

The Civil Rights Act of 1866 (42 USC §1982) prohibits all racial discrimination in real property transactions with absolutely no exceptions — not even for owner-occupied single-family homes. It is broader than the 1968 FHA in this respect.

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