Fair Housing
Redlining
A concise definition for the California Real Estate Exam study guide.
Definition
Discriminatory geographic denial or limitation of housing-related financial services based on the racial or ethnic composition of an area. Prohibited under fair housing and lending laws.
Why it matters on the California real estate exam
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Chapter 11: Fair Housing →