Key Legal Terms and Acts in Civil Rights and Housing

These flashcards cover important legal concepts and civil rights legislation related to housing and discrimination.

Time is of the Essence

The contract must be within the time limit specified.

Equitable Title

The buyer's interest in the property after the contract to purchase is signed, but before title is actually transferred.

Civil Rights Act of 1866

Banned discrimination in all federal departments.

Executive Order 11063

Prohibited discrimination in public accommodations, facilities, and education.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Prohibited discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing, and in the provision of brokerage services based on race, color, religion, or nationality.

Fair Housing Act of 1968

Legislation that prohibits discrimination based on race.

1974 Amendment to the Fair Housing Act

Added sex as a protected class.

1988 Amendment to the Fair Housing Act

Added familial status and handicap as protected classes.

Familial Status

Defined as one or more individuals who have not reached the age of 18 being domiciled with a parent or person seeking legal custody; includes a parent who is pregnant.

Handicap

A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of a person's life activities; does NOT include drug addicts; DOES include alcoholics and persons with AIDS.

Fructus Ind

Refers to the fruits of the land which can be included or excluded in a conveyance.