Fair Housing
The West Virginia Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on all of the following EXCEPT:
ARace
BReligion
CIncome level✓ Correct
DNational origin
Explanation
The West Virginia Fair Housing Act and the federal Fair Housing Act prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability. Income level is not a protected class under state or federal fair housing law.
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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.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
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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