Fair Housing
The federal Fair Housing Act was significantly strengthened in 1988 by adding disability and familial status as protected classes. Before 1988, the original 1968 Act protected:
AOnly race
BRace, color, national origin, and religion (the original four protected classes from 1968, with sex added in 1974)✓ Correct
CAll current seven protected classes from the beginning
DOnly national origin and religion
Explanation
The Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act) originally protected race, color, national origin, and religion. Sex was added in 1974.
Related Oklahoma Fair Housing Questions
- A fair housing complaint in Oklahoma may be filed with the U.S. Department of HUD within:
- In Oklahoma, which of the following is a protected class under federal fair housing law but NOT typically under state law?
- An Oklahoma housing provider who uses a tenant screening service that produces racially disparate results (even without the landlord's intent to discriminate) may be liable under:
- A landlord who requires a larger security deposit from tenants who speak with an accent is:
- The HUD Accessibility Requirements for multifamily housing built after March 13, 1991 include which of the following for ground-floor units?
- An Oklahoma landlord requires all prospective tenants to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. This policy may:
- HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) investigates fair housing complaints in Oklahoma. If a complaint is found to have merit and the parties do not reach a conciliation agreement:
- Oklahoma City and Tulsa have enacted local fair housing ordinances that may provide greater protections than federal law. A real estate professional working in these cities should:
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