Fair HousingIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

A property manager in Charlotte refuses to rent to families with children, claiming it is a safety concern due to an unfenced pool. This is most likely:

AA permissible safety exception under the FHA
BA violation of the FHA's familial status protectionsCorrect
CAllowed because pools are a legitimate hazard
DOnly a violation if the family has more than 3 children

Why A violation of the FHA's familial status protections Is Correct

Answer B: A violation of the FHA's familial status protections

Familial status is a protected class under the FHA. Refusing to rent to families with children based on general safety concerns is not a recognized exemption.

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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