Question

In the context of the housing sale or rentals, under what specific circumstance may one discriminate against members of a "protected class" in seeming violation of Title VII of the Civil Right? In your opinion, should this exception be abrogated and why.

Answer 1

In the context of the housing sale or rentals, the specific circumstance under which one may discriminate against members of a "protected class" in seeming violation of Title VII of the Civil Right is under the context of The Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act is for owner-occupants living in a unit of a residential building serving four or fewer households, including single-family home. By exemption to this law, owners of such units may discriminate on the prohibited bases, provided they do not employ the service of a broker or agent.

In my opinion, this exception should not be abrogated because as an owner-occupant they should be allowed to decide who their neighbors are.