Fair Housing
South Carolina's fair housing law is enforced by:
AOnly HUD
BThe SC Human Affairs Commission in addition to HUD✓ Correct
CSCREC exclusively
DLocal police departments
Explanation
The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission enforces the SC Fair Housing Law at the state level. HUD enforces the federal Fair Housing Act.
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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.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
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.
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