Fair Housing
South Dakota's state fair housing law provides additional protections beyond federal law for which class?
AAge (over 40)
BMarital status✓ Correct
CSexual orientation
DPolitical affiliation
Explanation
South Dakota's human rights laws include marital status as an additional protected class in housing, providing broader protections than the seven federal 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.
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.
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