Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'sex' as a protected class has been interpreted by courts and HUD to include:
AOnly gender identity
BOnly biological sex assigned at birth
CSexual harassment, gender identity, and sexual orientation in some interpretations✓ Correct
DOnly marital status and pregnancy
Explanation
Federal courts and HUD have increasingly interpreted 'sex' in the Fair Housing Act to include sexual harassment, and some jurisdictions/courts include gender identity and sexual orientation.
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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.
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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