Fair Housing
A Virginia real estate agent who advertises a property with language preferring 'Christian families' is violating which protected class?
ARace
BFamilial status and religion✓ Correct
CNational origin
DSex
Explanation
Advertising that indicates a preference for tenants or buyers of a particular religion ('Christian families') violates the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discrimination based on religion. 'Families' also implicates familial status.
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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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