Fair Housing
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits discrimination based on:
AAll protected classes under the Fair Housing Act
BRace only — in the sale and rental of all property✓ Correct
CRace, sex, and national origin
DRace, color, religion, and national origin
Explanation
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits racial discrimination in the sale or rental of all property with no exceptions. Unlike the Fair Housing Act of 1968, it has no exemptions and applies to all real property transactions.
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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.
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.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
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