Complying with Federal Laws Chapter 14

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Match the following types of laws with their descriptions:

Statutory laws = Laws enacted by a legislative body Administrative regulations = Rules adopted by administrative agencies Ordinances = Laws enacted by a county or city Antitrust laws = Laws intended to encourage competition between businesses

Match the antitrust violations with their definitions:

Price fixing = Cooperative setting of prices by competing firms Tie-in arrangement = Requirement to buy one product to purchase another Market allocation = Dividing markets among competitors Conspiracy = Agreement between businesses to restrain trade

Match the levels of laws with their scope:

Federal laws = Apply to everyone in the country State laws = Apply to everyone in a particular state Local laws = Apply to a particular city or county Administrative regulations = Apply to specific administrative procedures

Match the antitrust law consequences with their penalties:

Price fixing violation = Fined up to $1 million or 10 years in prison Corporate antitrust violation = Fined up to $100 million Administrative violations = Usually less severe penalties Conspiracy violations = Prohibited if restraining trade unreasonably Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects related to laws:

Statutory laws = Enacted by legislative bodies like Congress Sherman Act = Main federal antitrust law Restrictive requirements = More restrictive law must be followed Administrative agencies = Agencies like HUD enforce regulations Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Steering = Channeling prospective buyers or tenants based on race or protected class Disability = Any physical or mental impairment limiting major life activities Familial status = Having a child under 18 living with you Tester = Person evaluating compliance with fair housing laws Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects of disability to their descriptions:

Reasonable modifications = Changes a tenant can make at their expense Mental illness inclusion = Includes chronic alcoholism and AIDS Controlled substances = Excludes those currently using them from protection Health and safety threats = Not covered under disability protections Signup and view all the answers

Match the following fair housing scenarios to their violations:

Adults only complexes = Generally forbidden under familial status protection Housing for older persons = Exemptions for properties aimed at residents 55 and older Occupancy laws = Fair Housing Act doesn’t override them Single-family homes = May qualify for exemptions under special conditions Signup and view all the answers

Match the following complaints to their remedies:

Complaint with HUD = Can lead to injunctive remedies or lawsuits Civil penalties = Range from $20,000 for first offenses to $100,000 for third Actual damages = Compensation that may be ordered by the court Punitive damages = Additional payments as a penalty for discrimination Signup and view all the answers

Match the following roles under the Fair Housing Act with their descriptions:

Victim of discrimination = Can file complaints and lawsuits for justice HUD enforcement = Managed through the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Civil penalty = Monetary punishment for violations of the Act Complaint process = Allows for filing with HUD or state courts Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Disability

Any physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of an individual's major life activities.

Steering

Steering prospective buyers or tenants toward or away from specific neighborhoods based on their race or other protected class, to maintain or change the character of those neighborhoods.

Familial Status

A protected class defined as having a child under 18 living with you. This includes parents, legal guardians, pregnant women, and those in the process of gaining custody of a child.

Tester

Someone who plays the role of a person wanting to buy or rent housing to evaluate fair housing compliance.