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About This Course
The Fair Housing Protected Classes course provides real estate professionals with an in-depth understanding of how federal fair housing laws protect individuals from discrimination in housing and property ownership. This Utah-approved CE course highlights each protected class under the Fair Housing Act, helping licensees identify both overt and subtle forms of discrimination.
Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, learners will explore civil rights fundamentals, understand the concept of adverse disparate impact, and recognize discriminatory practices that may appear neutral but result in unequal treatment. This Utah Fair Housing Protected Classes course also emphasizes the professional and ethical responsibility of real estate practitioners to uphold inclusivity, fairness, and integrity across all aspects of the industry.
Who Should Take This Course:
- Licensed Utah real estate agents, brokers, and property managers
- Real estate professionals completing CORE continuing education requirements
- Practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of Fair Housing compliance and equity in real estate
Course Requirements:
Active Utah real estate licensees completing required CE hours must finish all modules and pass the final assessment to earn credit and receive an instant digital certificate of completion.
Topics Covered
This course focuses on the following topics:
- Fundamental Rights
- Housing Discrimination
- Race Or Color as A Protected Class
- Religion As a Protected Class
- Sex As a Protected Class
- National Origin as A Protected Class
- Familial Status as A Protected Class
- Disability As a Protected Class
- Responsibilities of Real Estate Practitioners
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- List the fundamental civil rights of all individuals in the United States pertaining to housing.
- Identify the protected classes under the Fair Housing Act.
- Recognize discrimination and its different forms, including individual and pattern or practice.
- Detect insidious forms of discrimination which may appear neutral but have discriminatory results.
- Understand the responsibilities as practitioners in an industry with a history of discrimination and continued inequality.
What Are the Protected Classes Under the Fair Housing Act?
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing-related activities based on seven protected classes. It is illegal to deny housing, set different terms, or provide unequal services because of a person’s:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity)
- National origin
- Familial status (families with children or pregnant individuals)
- Disability
These protections apply to the sale, rental, financing, and advertising of housing. Real estate professionals must ensure their practices support equal housing opportunity for all clients.
