Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What does the Civil Rights Act 1866 apply to discrimination based on?

1866 prohibits discrimination in housing because of race or color. The Civil Rights Act of 1968, Title VIII, and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1989 prohibit discrimination in housing because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, and familial status.

Which of the following situations would be exempt under the Fair Housing Act?

What Housing is Covered? The Fair Housing Act covers most housing. In some circumstances, the Act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units, single-family housing sold or rented without the use of a broker and housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members.

What is the Title 8 Civil Rights Act of 1968?

VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act), as amended, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions, because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), familial status, national origin, and

What was the discrimination Act of 1866?

The Civil Rights Act of 1866 declared all persons born in the United States to be citizens, "without distinction of race or color, or previous condition of slavery or involuntary servitude." Although President Andrew Johnson vetoed the legislation, that veto was overturned by the 39th United States Congress and the

Which federal law prohibits discrimination in real estate based on religion?

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based upon religion. This prohibition covers instances of overt discrimination against members of a particular religion as well less direct actions, such as zoning ordinances designed to limit the use of private homes as a places of worship.

Which law was designed to prohibit discrimination in housing?

Title VIII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1968 is the primary federal law banning discrimination in housing accommodation because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status.

What must REALTORS avoid discriminatory practices based on?

REALTORS®, in their real estate employment practices, shall not discriminate against any person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity."

The real estate trade association whose members are known as realtists is the

What is the realtor code of ethics discrimination?	REALTORS® must not use harassing speech, hate speech, epithets, or slurs based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Does the Fair Housing Act prohibit discrimination created by redlining?	Redlining on a racial basis has been held by the courts to be an illegal practice. It is unlawful under the FHAct only when done on a prohibited basis. Redlining an area on the basis of such consider ations as the fact that the area lies on a fault line or a flood plain is not prohibited.
What is an example of discrimination under the Fair Housing Act?	Refusal to sell, rent, or lease rooms, apartments, mobile homes, condos, or houses. Refusal to negotiate for the sale, rental, or lease of housing. Informing someone that an apartment is not available for inspection, sale, or rental when it is in fact available.
Which of the following are violations of the Fair Housing Act?	Housing providers who refuse to rent or sell homes to people based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability are violating federal law, and HUD will vigorously pursue enforcement actions against them.
What does familial status mean?	Who Is Protected? Familial status covers: families with children under the age of 18, pregnant persons, and. any person in the process of securing legal custody of a minor child (including adoptive or foster parents).
Under what sections does discriminatory housing practice mean an act that is unlawful?	SECTION 12955-12956.2. 12955. It shall be unlawful: (a) For the owner of any housing accommodation to discriminate against or harass any person because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, or disability of that person.

• What are the most common fair housing violations?
  • What Is Prohibited?
    • Refuse to rent or sell housing.
    • Refuse to negotiate for housing.
    • Otherwise make housing unavailable.
    • Set different terms, conditions or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling.
    • Provide a person different housing services or facilities.
• Which federal law prohibits race discrimination in the sale of a commercial real estate quizlet?
  • The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race in residential and commercial real estate. The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits any type of discrimination based on race in any real estate transaction (sale or rental) without exception.

• Which federal law prohibits discrimination based on race in the sale of residential as well as commercial real estate?
  • The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to harass persons because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, familial status, or national origin. Among other things, this forbids sexual harassment. Learn more about sexual harassment here.

• What does the Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibit discrimination on?

  • 1866 prohibits discrimination in housing because of race or color. The Civil Rights Act of 1968, Title VIII, and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1989 prohibit discrimination in housing because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, and familial status.

• What is the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968?

  • The 1968 Act expanded on previous acts and prohibited discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, sex, (and as amended) handicap and family status.

• What act prohibits discrimination based on race?
  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.