Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, familial status protection covers:
AOnly biological parents with children
BAny person with legal custody of children under 18, pregnant women, and persons seeking legal custody✓ Correct
CMarried couples with children only
DFamilies with more than two children only
Explanation
Familial status protection covers households with one or more children under 18 years old, including parents, legal guardians, designees with written permission, and pregnant women. It protects families in all forms of legal custody.
Related West Virginia Fair Housing Questions
- A West Virginia newspaper that publishes a real estate advertisement with discriminatory content:
- Under the federal Fair Housing Act, 'steering' is defined as:
- A landlord refuses to allow a tenant with a mental health disability to have an emotional support animal despite the no-pets policy. Under the Fair Housing Act, the landlord is likely:
- A West Virginia real estate agent tells a prospective buyer there are 'no available listings in that area' when in fact there are listings, because the buyer belongs to a protected class. This is an example of:
- Under the Fair Housing Act, a person with a disability may request a 'reasonable modification' to a rental unit. The cost of the modification is typically paid by:
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to real estate primarily in the context of:
- A West Virginia apartment complex markets itself as '55+ housing for older persons.' To qualify for this exemption from familial status requirements, what percentage of units must be occupied by persons 55 or older?
- A West Virginia landlord refuses to rent to a family with three children, citing 'we only allow quiet tenants.' This is most likely:
Practice More West Virginia Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free West Virginia Quiz →