Familial Status
A Fair Housing protected class covering households with children under 18 and pregnant people.
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What does Familial Status mean on the Texas real estate exam?
Answer: A Fair Housing protected class covering households with children under 18 and pregnant people.
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Familial Status definition
Familial status is a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. It protects families with one or more children under 18, people who are pregnant, and those in the process of securing custody of a child.
Refusing to rent to a family with children, or limiting them to certain units or floors, generally violates the Act, with a narrow exception for qualified housing for older persons.
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