Fair Housing
A NC landlord who asks 'Do you have kids?' during a rental application interview is:
AConducting a legitimate background screening
BPotentially violating the FHA by eliciting information about familial status✓ Correct
CRequired by law to ask this question
DOnly violating local ordinances
Explanation
Asking about children during the rental application process elicits information about familial status (a protected class), which could be used to discriminate — landlords should ask only about number of occupants.
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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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