Fair Housing
A NC apartment complex that requires all applicants to speak English as a primary language would likely violate the FHA because:
AEnglish fluency is a legitimate safety requirement
BLanguage requirements may have a disparate impact on national origin, which is a protected class✓ Correct
CIt is acceptable if the lease is available only in English
DLanguage requirements are explicitly prohibited by the FHA
Explanation
Requiring English-only applicants may disproportionately exclude people of certain national origins, creating disparate impact discrimination based on national origin under the FHA.
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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.
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.
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.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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