Real Estate Exam Fair Housing Laws: 7 Protected Classes You MUST Know (2026)

Fair housing = 10-13 questions on your real estate exam. Master all 7 protected classes, prohibited practices, and exemptions. 🔑 Key Points: • 7 Protected Classes: Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Familial Status, Handicap • Race has ZERO exemptions (Jones v. Mayer, Civil Rights Act 1866) • 3 Prohibited Practices: Steering, Blockbusting, Redlining • 3 Exemptions: Mrs. Murphy, Single-Family Owner, Religious Orgs • HUD complaints: 1 year | Federal court: 2 years 📚 FREE Real Estate Practice Questions: https://open-exam-prep.com/exams/real-estate 🎓 Start FREE Exam Prep: https://open-exam-prep.com 📝 Full Blog Post: https://open-exam-prep.com/blog/real-estate-exam-fair-housing-laws-guide-2026 📖 Recommended Real Estate Study Materials: • Real Estate License Exam Prep 2025-2026 (2500+ Questions): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFBNSBBY?tag=openexamprep-20 • PSI Real Estate Exam Prep 2025-2026 (3 Practice Tests): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1516728475?tag=openexamprep-20 • Real Estate License Exams For Dummies: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118572831?tag=openexamprep-20 ⚠️ Affiliate Disclosure: Some links above are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. #FairHousingAct #RealEstateExam #ProtectedClasses #FairHousing2026 #RealEstateLicense #Steering #Blockbusting #Redlining #FreeExamPrep #RealEstateStudy ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:04 - Key Facts & Stats 0:52 - Content Breakdown 1:36 - Hardest Topics 2:19 - Study Strategy & Next Steps