Fair Housing
In North Dakota, a housing authority that provides public housing must comply with:
AOnly state housing laws
BFederal Fair Housing Act and additional civil rights requirements including Section 504 and ADA✓ Correct
CNo federal requirements; housing authorities are exempt
DOnly their local housing regulations
Explanation
Public housing authorities must comply with the federal Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (prohibiting disability discrimination in federally funded programs), and the ADA. They must affirmatively further fair housing and provide reasonable accommodations.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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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