Fair Housing
A Nevada property owner says they will not sell to anyone with children 'because the property has a pool.' This statement is:
ALegal, because safety is a valid concern
BIllegal discrimination based on familial status regardless of the reason given✓ Correct
CLegal if disclosed in the MLS listing
DLegal if the pool has a safety fence
Explanation
Refusing to sell to families with children is discrimination based on familial status, which is illegal under both federal and Nevada fair housing law. Safety rationales do not justify fair housing violations.
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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.
State-Specific Concepts
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