Civil Rights Laws and Regulations Quiz

Which of the following is a civil rights law?

Which section of the Commissioner's Regulations deals with 'Unlawful Conduct'?

Which of the following has binding legal ramifications?

Under Regulation 2785(a), it is unlawful to make a substantial misrepresentation to the owner that will affect what?

Under the Commissioner's Regulation 2785(a), it is unlawful to:

Which of the following is unlawful conduct?

Which section of the Commissioner's Regulations deals with 'Ethical Conduct'?

All exclusive listings must have:

The section of the Business and Professions Code outlawing false advertising applies to both subdivision sales and:

Which of the following does NOT have a Code of Ethics?

Civil Rights Laws

Key civil rights laws include the Rumford Act, Unruh Act, and Fair Housing Act.
All of these laws encompass protections against discrimination in various contexts.

Commissioner's Regulations

Section 2785(a) addresses "Unlawful Conduct."
"Ethical Conduct" is regulated under section 2785(b).

Binding Legal Ramifications

Only the Regulations of the Commissioner have binding legal authority, distinguishing them from the Codes of Ethics of Realtors® and Realtists.

Misrepresentations

Under Regulation 2785(a), substantial misrepresentation that affects the market value of a property is prohibited.
Making false claims can lead to significant legal consequences.

Prohibited Activities

Regulation 2785(a) makes it unlawful to commit fraud, engage in dishonest dealings, or conduct warranting denial of license.

Closing Costs

Underestimating closing costs is categorized as unlawful conduct, contrary to overestimating or exaggerating costs, which may not always be deemed illegal.

Exclusive Listings

All exclusive listings are required to have a definitive termination date to ensure clarity and avoid misunderstandings.

Advertising Regulations

The Business and Professions Code prohibits false advertising not just in subdivision sales, but also in general property sales.

Codes of Ethics

The California Apartment Association is notable for lacking a formal Code of Ethics, unlike Realtors® and Realtists.

Test your knowledge on civil rights laws and regulations with this activity quiz. It covers important legislation, including the Rumford Act and the Fair Housing Act, as well as key sections of the Commissioner's Regulations. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand these legal principles!