Fair Housing Act Overview Quiz
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After a tenant has moved out of a unit, the company and any individuals are free of any possible fair housing complaint.

False

Which of the following can be considered discrimination on the basis of national origin?

Requiring that all applicants and residents speak English or provide their own interpreter

There is no difference between discrimination based on race and color.

False

During a fair housing investigation, which of the following is acceptable?

<p>Sending past due notices on rent not paid by the aggrieved individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of retaliation?

<p>Evicting a resident due to a fair housing complaint</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a tester?

<p>An individual hired by a fair housing group to visit or call a property and inquire about leasing options in order to determine if discrimination is occurring</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best response if someone asks about the ethnic make-up of your property?

<p>Tell them that your company rents to all eligible applicants and that due to fair housing laws, you are not permitted to discuss the specifics of the property's residents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a prospective applicant inquires about the racial makeup of neighborhoods or schools, how should you respond?

<p>The Fair Housing Act prohibits me from providing that kind of information. I recommend you contact the school district, municipal government, or the local library.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a federally protected class?

<p>Source of Income</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following circumstances is the resident, rather than the housing provider, responsible for the cost of any reasonable modification?

<p>When the property receives no direct federal assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Only written statements (such as advertisements and emails) qualify as discriminatory and can lead to a fair housing complaint.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Telephone relay services were introduced as part of what legislation?

<p>Americans with Disabilities Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sexual harassment is prohibited under federal law.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

When verifying the need for a reasonable accommodation, what can you verify?

<p>If the resident has a disability that requires this accommodation</p> Signup and view all the answers

All Tax Credit properties fall under Section 504 regulations.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who may file a fair housing complaint on the basis of religion?

<p>Anyone, including atheists who do not believe in God</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum company size that determines whether the company must have a dedicated Section 504 Coordinator?

<p>15 employees or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

A market-rate property was built in 2005. To which of the following accessibility standards does it need to comply? (Select all that apply)

<p>Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

Betty is an atheist who is offended that a property she's considering advertises that they are a Catholic Community. Can she file a fair housing complaint?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

An individual must currently be under lease to file a fair housing complaint.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines a 'reasonable accommodation'?

<p>A request that requires a change to a rule, policy, practice, or service that would allow an individual with a disability equal opportunity to enjoy a unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an advertisement for a small, two-bedroom house in a neighborhood where many families live, which language is clearly improper under the Fair Housing Act?

<p>No children</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sexual orientation is a federally protected class.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

State and local laws may add additional protected classes to the seven federally protected classes.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words, if used in advertising, might result in a fair housing complaint?

<p>Diverse</p> Signup and view all the answers

The housing provider is safe from fair housing complaints if a vendor discriminates against a resident.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

If your company operates 20 units, it is illegal to advertise that your property has a unit available for rent to qualifying men.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to federal law, are alcoholics protected under the disability class?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an illegal act of housing discrimination as defined by the Fair Housing Act?

<p>Requiring all applicants to fill out an application regardless of disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is required to receive protections under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)?

<p>Self-Certification</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a reasonable accommodation?

<p>Waiving a move-in deposit due to medical bills</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a possible consequence of a fair housing violation?

<p>Purchasing a new residence for the aggrieved individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are violations or potential violations of the Fair Housing Act?

<p>Leasing Agent tells an applicant he doesn't want to rent to a Hispanic; Leasing Agent adds the phrase ADULTS ONLY in a list of available units</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding familial status protections?

<p>Families in the process of adopting a child are protected even if they currently have no children living with them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

An apartment community has three buildings. The building closest to the pool and playground houses many families, while the building closest to the entrance houses many singles. The third building has a variety of residents. According to Fair Housing laws, what approach should the manager take in leasing available units?

<p>The manager should tell all applicants that they may rent any available unit at the property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If one resident is using derogatory terms toward another resident that could qualify as sexual harassment, the resident that was the subject of this harassment could bring an action against the property management company.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two of the following must be true to deny a reasonable modification request at a federally assisted property?

<p>The modification would cause undue financial and administrative burden; The modification would fundamentally alter the program</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which law gave HUD the authority to enforce fair housing complaints?

<p>The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of steering? (Select all that apply)

<p>Suggesting a home in a quieter part of the property for an elderly couple who indicated they do not want to hear traffic noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on federal fair housing law, which of the following people would be protected?

<p>A divorced female, single parent; A 35-year-old single Jewish man; A 50-year-old white man; All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

The fair housing laws prohibit all of the following, except:

<p>Evicting a current user of illegal drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can you require of an assistance animal?

<p>The owner must clean up after the animal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If American-born Jacob is denied housing due to the fact that a property manager avoids renting to German people and Jacob's grandparents immigrated from Germany, can he file a fair housing complaint?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional classes does Colorado protect?

<p>Creed; Sexual orientation; Marital status; Ancestry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Civil Rights Act 1964?

<p>Protected Race, Color, National Origin - Did not specify housing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fair Housing Act of 1968?

<p>Protected Religion - Specified housing discrimination based on initial four protected classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rehabilitation Act 1973?

<p>Section 504 prohibited federally-funded programs from discriminating against disabled persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

Housing and Community Development Act 1974?

<p>Sex added to the list of protected classes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fair Housing Amendments Act 1988?

<p>Disability and Familial Status - Gave HUD authority to enforce fair housing claims</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Fair Housing Act lists the following as illegal discriminatory acts for all protected classes:

<p>Refusing to rent or negotiate for renting an apartment unit; Discriminating in the 'terms, conditions, or privileges' of a rental or in the 'services or facilities' in connection with that rental; Publishing discriminatory statements or visuals in marketing materials; Misrepresenting the availability of a unit; Steering a potential resident to a certain unit due to membership in a protected class; Refusing a reasonable accommodation; Retaliating against a potential or actual resident</p> Signup and view all the answers

A reasonable accommodation is a change to a rule, policy, practice, or service that would allow an individual with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. Here are some examples of common reasonable accommodations/modifications:

<p>An assigned parking lot; An assistance animal; A modified screening for a live-in aid; Picking up a rent check from a home-bound resident; Providing announcements in different languages or large print; Providing assistance devices during the leasing process; Installation of grab bars or visual fire alarms; Written notification of pesticides for those sensitive to chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Accessibility requirements?

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Study Notes

Fair Housing Act Overview

  • Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability.
  • State and local laws may extend additional protections beyond the federally protected classes.

Discrimination and Retaliation

  • Any tenant can file a complaint after moving out; there are no immunity provisions.
  • Discrimination includes requiring applicants to speak English or provide an interpreter.
  • Evicting a resident due to a fair housing complaint is considered retaliation.

Fair Housing Investigations

  • Acceptable during an investigation includes sending past due rent notices to the complainant.

Testing for Discrimination

  • Testers are individuals hired to investigate leasing practices to uncover discrimination.

Fair Housing Inquiries and Responses

  • Ethnic composition inquiries should be met with responses emphasizing non-discrimination policies without divulging specifics.
  • Inquiries regarding neighborhood racial composition must be directed to appropriate external resources, citing Fair Housing Act restrictions.

Protected Classes and HUD Regulations

  • Not all groups are federally protected; for example, "source of income" is not included.
  • A minimum of 15 employees is needed for a company to require a dedicated Section 504 Coordinator.

Accessibility Standards

  • Properties built after 1991 must comply with Fair Housing Design Manual and ADA standards.
  • Federal assistance properties need to accommodate modifications unless they pose undue hardship or alter program fundamentals.

Fair Housing Compliance

  • Complaints can be filed without current lease status.
  • Sexual harassment is outlawed under federal regulations.
  • Alcoholics are protected if not disruptive.

Advertising and Marketing Practices

  • Use of terms like "No children" is a violation of the Fair Housing Act.
  • Phrases like "Adults only" can also result in complaints.

Familial Status and Steering

  • Families expecting adoption are considered protected under familial status.
  • Steering constitutes guiding potential residents based on protected class characteristics.

Housing Discrimination Acts

  • Civil Rights Act of 1964 laid groundwork for subsequent housing protections but did not specify housing.
  • Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 expanded protections to disability and familial status, allowing HUD enforcement.
  • Actions that qualify as illegal include refusal to rent or negotiate, discriminatory advertising, and misrepresenting unit availability.
  • Reasonable accommodations might include assistance animals, modified screening policies, or adjusting lease requirements to aid residents with disabilities.

State-Specific Protections

  • Colorado legally protects additional classes including creed, sexual orientation, marital status, and ancestry.
  • Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Section 504 prohibits discrimination against disabled persons in federally funded programs.
  • Housing and Community Development Act of 1974: Added sex as a protected class.

Summary of Common Reasonable Accommodations

  • Examples include designated parking, assistance animals, altered rent collection processes, and installations for safety and accessibility.

These notes serve as a comprehensive guide to the Fair Housing Act, its key provisions, and related legal frameworks.

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Test your knowledge of the Fair Housing Act and its provisions against discrimination in housing. This quiz covers topics such as discrimination, retaliation, and fair housing investigations. Ensure you understand the implications and enforcement of housing rights.

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