Under the FHA, which type of housing is exempt from the familial status (children) protections?
Why Housing for older persons (55+ communities meeting HUD's HOPA requirements) Is Correct
Answer B: Housing for older persons (55+ communities meeting HUD's HOPA requirements)
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.
People Also Study
Related North Carolina Questions
- A 55-and-older community in North Carolina is exempt from familial status provisions IF:Fair Housing
- A NC senior housing community that qualifies as 'housing for older persons' under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) may restrict occupancy to persons aged:Fair Housing
- Under the FHA, which of the following is a protected class in senior housing communities (55+) that is NOT waived by HOPA exemption?Fair Housing
- Which type of deed provides the buyer with the LEAST protection?Property Ownership
- Under the Fair Housing Act, 'familial status' protects:Fair Housing
- The NC Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) provides which type of assistance to homebuyers?Finance
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.
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
Study This Topic
Practice More North Carolina Real Estate Questions
1,400+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free North Carolina Quiz →