Fair Housing
A Washington condominium association adopts a rule prohibiting all children under 18 from using the swimming pool. This rule violates:
AOnly the condominium's own rules and regulations
BThe Fair Housing Act prohibition on familial status discrimination✓ Correct
COnly applies if the pool is publicly funded
DNo law if the condo is an over-55 community
Explanation
Blanket prohibitions on children using common facilities in residential properties constitute familial status discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. Children must be permitted reasonable use of common facilities, subject to reasonable safety rules applied equally.
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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.
Community PropertyIn community property states, most property acquired during marriage is owned equally by both spouses, regardless of who paid for it.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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.
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