Fair Housing

Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is allowed?

ARefusing to sell to a person because of their religion

BSetting different rental terms for tenants based on familial status

CAdvertising a property as 'ideal for couples without children'

DA senior housing community that complies with the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA)✓ Correct

Explanation

Senior housing communities that meet the requirements of HOPA (at least 80% of units occupied by at least one person 55+, with published age-verification policies) are exempt from the familial status protection of the Fair Housing Act.

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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.

Steering

An 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.

Proration

The division of ongoing property expenses (taxes, HOA dues, rents) between buyer and seller at closing based on their respective days of ownership.

Blockbusting

An illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.