If an owner of a six-unit apartment building discriminates against a 20-year-old pregnant female, which Act would they violate?

The Fair Housing Amendment Act of 1988 expands upon the original Fair Housing Act of 1968 by adding additional protections, specifically including protections against discrimination based on familial status and disability. Familial status pertains to individuals who are pregnant or have children under the age of 18. In the case presented, the discrimination against a 20-year-old pregnant female falls under these protections, as she qualifies as a member of a family with children due to her pregnancy.

This amendment is significant because it acknowledges the challenges that young, pregnant individuals may face in securing housing and aims to ensure they are treated fairly. The owner of the six-unit apartment building, by discriminating against the pregnant female, would consequently violate this amendment.

The other acts mentioned do not specifically address familial status and therefore would not apply to a situation involving discrimination based on pregnancy. They focus on other aspects of discrimination, such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, and disability, but lack the specific protections that the Fair Housing Amendment Act provides.