Fair HousingIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

A NC homeowners association that enforces rules differently based on residents' national origin would be violating:

AOnly NC state law
BThe Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discriminatory terms and conditions based on national originCorrect
COnly the NC HOA Act
DOnly the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which is broadly consistent with standard practice statewide

Why The Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discriminatory terms and conditions based on national origin Is Correct

Answer B: The Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discriminatory terms and conditions based on national origin

Selectively enforcing HOA rules against residents of a particular national origin is a form of housing discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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