Chapter 1
Property Rights and Interests
Course: Texas Real Estate Exam Prep
Subject: Texas State Salesperson Exam Prep
Chapter: Fair Housing And Federal Laws Of Texas Real Estate Salesperson Exam Prep
Protected Classes
Federal Fair Housing Act (Title VIII, Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended)
Seven Protected Classes:
- Race
- Color
- National Origin
- Religion
- Sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity per HUD interpretation)
- Familial Status (families with children under 18)
- Disability (physical or mental impairment)
Texas Fair Housing Act: Mirrors federal law
Prohibited Acts
- Refuse to Rent
- Cannot refuse based on protected class
- Different Terms or Conditions
- Cannot charge higher rent/price
- Cannot require larger deposit
- Cannot impose different rules
- Discriminatory Advertising
- Cannot indicate preference/limitation/discrimination
Examples of Illegal Ads: "No children" "Perfect for Christian family" "Walking distance to synagogue" (suggests religious preference) "Great for young professionals" (suggests familial status preference)