Fair Housing
What is a protected class in fair housing law?
AAny minority group
BA group identified by law whose members cannot be denied housing based on their characteristic✓ Correct
COnly federally defined groups
DGroups with lower incomes
Explanation
Protected classes are groups specifically identified by fair housing laws as protected from discrimination in housing. Federal law protects seven classes; Ohio and many municipalities protect additional classes beyond the federal law.
Related Ohio Fair Housing Questions
- Which protected class was added to the federal Fair Housing Act by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988?
- Under Ohio civil rights law, which of the following is a protected class in housing that is NOT a protected class under the federal FHA?
- Under Ohio law, housing for older persons (55+ communities) may restrict occupancy to seniors and thereby be exempt from which protected class?
- What is a discriminatory covenant and are they enforceable in Ohio?
- In Ohio, which organization provides fair housing testing and advocacy services to help identify and address housing discrimination?
- Which of the following is TRUE about the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption under the federal Fair Housing Act?
- An Ohio real estate agent who posts 'white families preferred' in a listing ad is violating:
- What is the difference between disparate treatment and disparate impact in fair housing?
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