Chapter 7 - Civil rights and fair housing laws Flashcards
Civil rights act
Hey federal law which provides bride protections to numerous classes of individuals in the United States against discriminatory activities
Federal fair housing act FFHA
A collection of policies designed to prevent discrimination in the access to housing based on an occupant inclusion in a protected class
Dwelling
A building occupied or design to be occupied as a residence by one or more families
Familial Status
Hey status which indicates a household includes individuals under the age of 18
Steering
And unlawful housing practice that includes words or actions by a real estate sales licensee intended to influence the choice of prospective buyer or tenant
Blockbusting
The prohibited practice of a real estate licensee inducing a property owner to list their property for sale in response to a change taking place in the neighborhood demographics
Unruh Civil rights act
California law which prohibits discrimination by a business establishment based on sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, or medical condition. A real estate practice is a business establishment.
Disabled person
Anyone who has a physical or mental impairment which significantly limits major life activities, has a record of disability, or is regarded as being disabled.
Selective reduction can take the form of?
- Providing for different terms and Elise, such as the rental charge, security deposit and the term of the lease, then offered by other individuals
- delaying our failing to perform maintenance
- Limiting use of privileges, services or facilities to determine classes of individuals
- Refusing are failing to provide services or facilities due to an individual’s refusal to provide sexual favors
Aggrieved individual
Any individual the cream say have been injured by a prohibited discriminatory housing practice under the FSHA or believes they will be injured by such a practice
