Pennsylvania Real Estate Salesperson Exam — All Questions
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Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a protected class?
- a.Occupation
- b.National origin✓
- c.Marital status
- d.Source of income
The federal Fair Housing Act protects seven classes: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Occupation, marital status, and source of income are not federally protected, though some state and local laws add them. National origin is expressly covered.
A licensee steers minority buyers only toward certain neighborhoods and away from others based on their race. This practice is:
- a.Permitted if the buyers requested a specific area
- b.Legal because it reflects market demand
- c.Steering, which is a violation of fair housing law✓
- d.Blockbusting, which is legal for licensees
Steering is directing prospective buyers toward or away from areas based on a protected characteristic such as race, and it is prohibited by the Fair Housing Act. It illegally limits housing choice. Licensees must let buyers choose areas freely and provide equal service to all.