Fair Housing
Which federal law prohibits discrimination in residential housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability?
ACivil Rights Act of 1866
BFair Housing Act of 1968 (Title VIII)✓ Correct
CAmericans with Disabilities Act
DCommunity Reinvestment Act
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act of 1968 (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968) is the primary federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on seven protected classes.
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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.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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