Fair Housing
The Jones v. Mayer (1968) Supreme Court decision held that:
ARent control is constitutional
BRacial discrimination in the sale or rental of property violates the Civil Rights Act of 1866✓ Correct
CZoning laws may consider race
DSeparate but equal housing is acceptable
Explanation
Jones v. Alfred H.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Fair Housing ActFederal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)A quick valuation metric for income properties calculated by dividing the property price by gross annual rental income.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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