Which law prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin?

• A. Civil Rights Act
• B. Americans with Disabilities Act
• C. Fair Housing Act 1968
• D. Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988

Answer: (C)

Discrimination in housing transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin is addressed by the Fair Housing Act of 1968. It prohibits the sale, rental, or financing of housing from being treated differently because of those characteristics, ensuring people have equal access to housing opportunities. The Act was created to combat housing discrimination and is the specific law that targets housing issues. The 1988 amendments expanded protections to include disability and familial status, but the protections you see in the question originate from the 1968 act. While broader civil rights laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act address discrimination in other areas, the Fair Housing Act is the one that governs housing practices as described.