Fair Housing Act Quiz: Discriminatory Practices

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What is the reason given by the landlord for not renting to families with children?

The family had a pet
Septic system could not maintain more than 2 people in each home (correct)
The family's credit score was poor
The family's income was too low

What is the significance of the Bostock v. Clayton County case?

It limited the definition of 'sex' in Title VII to only biological sex
It expanded the definition of 'sex' in Title VII to include sexual orientation and gender identity (correct)
It established a new protected class under the FHA
It prohibited discrimination based on familial status

What is the purpose of the US HUD memo?

To prohibit discrimination based on race in housing
To limit the definition of 'sex' in Title VII
To establish a new protected class under the FHA
To enforce complaints based on sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination (correct)

What is the issue in the State v. Spragie case?

Whether the ordinance prohibiting discrimination on sexual orientation applies to roommate situations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Executive Order 13988?

It prevents and combats discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the holding in the case where the landlord refused to rent to families with children?

The landlord was found to have violated the FHA (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is not a permissible discriminatory practice under the FHA?

Discrimination based on marital status (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a remedy available under the FHA?

Temporary restraining order (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a 'dwelling' under the FHA?

An independent living unit (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited by the FHA in terms of advertising for tenants?

Advertisements indicating a preference based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the case that determined that websites can be liable for discriminatory housing practices?

Fair Housing v. Roommate.com (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a protected characteristic under the FHA?

Age (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reasoning behind the ruling that the FHA does not apply to roommate situations?

There is no evidence that Congress intended to interfere with personal relationships in the home. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the FHA and the Civil Rights Act of 1866?

The FHA applies to selling, advertising, and renting residential units, while the CRA of 1866 applies to the sale and lease of real and personal property. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 1968 interpretation of the Civil Rights Act of 1866?

It extended the CRA of 1866 to apply to private conduct. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule stated in Section 1982 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866?

All citizens have the same right in every state and territory to inherit, purchase, lease, sell, hold, and convey real and personal property. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to HUD, what is the only basis on which a person can discriminate when selecting a roommate?

Sex (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the case that established the 3-part analysis for proving discrimination under the FHA and the CRA of 1866?

McDonnel Douglas Corp v. Green (D) Signup and view all the answers