Detailed explanation of Familial Status, its significance under Fair Housing Law and Fair Credit Reporting Act, and its impact on rights regarding housing and credit.
Open Housing refers to the condition under which housing units may be purchased or leased without regard for the ethnic, religious, or other personal characteristics of the buyers or tenants. This concept is a cornerstone of fair housing and anti-discrimination laws.
Steering is an illegal practice in real estate wherein real estate agents guide prospective home buyers towards or away from certain neighborhoods based on their ethnicity, race, or other discriminatory factors.
