Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'familial status' protects:
AMarried couples only
BFamilies with children under age 18✓ Correct
CSingle parents only
DGrandparents raising grandchildren only
Explanation
The familial status protected class covers families with children under 18, including parents, legal guardians, and persons who are pregnant or in the process of obtaining legal custody of a child.
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Key Terms to Know
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.
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
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