Federal Fair Housing Laws - Practice
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Which of the following is/are prohibited practice under the Fair Housing Laws? -
ANSWER All of the above.
Steering, Blockbusting, and Redlining
If a complaint is filed against a property manager for discrimination, the complaint is
filed with - ANSWER HUD
Handicap status does NOT include illegal drug users. (True or False) - ANSWER True
Which of the following would be exempt from the Fair Housing Laws? - ANSWER All of
the above.
The rental of rooms or units in an owner-occupied one-to four-family dwelling, A
religious organization chooses to limit occupancy of owned residential property to
members of the religion (provided that membership in the religion is not based on
discriminatory standards), and A private club in the rental or occupancy of owned
residential property to members.
Which of the following properties would be exempt from the familial status law?
- ANSWER both a and b.
, housing intended for persons 62 years or older, or housing occupied by at least one
person 55 or older per unit, and housing in which at least 80% of the units are occupied
by persons 55 or older.
A pregnant woman would be protected under the familial status class. (True or False) -
ANSWER True
Who is NOT protected by the fair housing laws? - ANSWER all of the above.
individuals who would provide a direct threat to the health and safety of others,
individuals who have been convicted of illegal manufacture or distribution of
controlled substances, and illegal drug addicts.
How long does a complainant have in which to file a Fair Housing violation complaint? -
ANSWER If the complaint is filed with HUD, one year; if filed in Federal Court, 2 years.
A violation of the Fair Housing Law is - ANSWER a misdemeanor
A Hispanic couple asks you to find them a house to buy. You proceed to show them
property only in neighborhoods occupied by predominantly Hispanic families. This is
an example of - ANSWER steering
Refusing to make loans or issue insurance policies in certain areas is known as
- ANSWER redlining.
When is a licensed real estate agent exempt from the Fair Housing Laws? -
ANSWER Never
Handicap status does NOT include illegal drug users. (Ture or False) - ANSWER True
What act requires employers to make reasonable accommodations that enable a
disabled person to perform essential job functions, such as making the work site
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