A real estate broker refuses to show a Jewish buyer properties in a predominantly Christian neighborhood. This violates the FHA based on which protected class?
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Answer B: Religion
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.
Key Fair Housing Terms in This Question
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.
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Key Terms to Know
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.
ProrationThe division of ongoing property expenses (taxes, HOA dues, rents) between buyer and seller at closing based on their respective days of ownership.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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