Question 1

What year was the Federal Fair Housing Act enacted, and what landmark event accelerated its passage?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Fair Housing Act was enacted in 1968, just days after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which accelerated its passage through Congress.

Question 2

What are the seven protected classes under the Federal Fair Housing Act as amended?

Accepted Answer

The seven federally protected classes are: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability (handicap).

Question 3

Which amendment to the Fair Housing Act added 'familial status' and 'disability' as protected classes, and in what year?

Accepted Answer

The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 added familial status and disability (handicap) as protected classes.

Question 4

How does the Fair Housing Act define 'familial status'?

Accepted Answer

Familial status refers to households with one or more children under age 18 living with a parent or legal guardian, as well as pregnant women and people in the process of adopting or obtaining legal custody of a child.

Question 5

What is the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and how does it differ from the 1968 Fair Housing Act in scope?

Accepted Answer

The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits racial discrimination in all real property transactions with no exemptions. Unlike the 1968 Fair Housing Act, it covers all property types and has no exceptions for private sellers or small landlords.

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