The state and federal governments have instituted laws prohibiting illegal discrimination in real estate transactions. Which of the following is a federal law that affects all states?

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The Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act, is a federal law that prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. The 1988 Amendments strengthened the law by expanding protection to additional groups, including people with disabilities and families with children. The other options listed (Holden Act, Rumford Act, and Unruh Civil Rights Act) are state laws that only apply in specific states.

The State and Federal Governments Have Instituted Laws Prohibiting Illegal