Fair Housing
Which protected class was added to the federal Fair Housing Act by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988?
AReligion and national origin
BFamilial status and disability✓ Correct
CSex and race
DColor and creed
Explanation
The 1988 Fair Housing Amendments Act added familial status (households with children under 18) and disability (handicap) as protected classes under the federal Fair Housing Act.
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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
DRE Regulation
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