A NC landlord who refuses to rent to a family because they have three children (and a policy limits occupancy to 'two persons per bedroom') should be aware that:
Why HUD's occupancy guidelines suggest two persons per bedroom is reasonable as a starting point but rigid application that excludes families with children may violate the FHA Is Correct
Answer B: HUD's occupancy guidelines suggest two persons per bedroom is reasonable as a starting point but rigid application that excludes families with children may violate the FHA
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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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.
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