18 Questions
What is the reason given by the landlord for not renting to families with children?
Septic system could not maintain more than 2 people in each home
What is the significance of the Bostock v. Clayton County case?
It expanded the definition of 'sex' in Title VII to include sexual orientation and gender identity
What is the purpose of the US HUD memo?
To enforce complaints based on sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination
What is the issue in the State v. Spragie case?
Whether the ordinance prohibiting discrimination on sexual orientation applies to roommate situations
What is the significance of Executive Order 13988?
It prevents and combats discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation
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
What is not a permissible discriminatory practice under the FHA?
Discrimination based on marital status
Which of the following is a remedy available under the FHA?
Temporary restraining order
What is the definition of a 'dwelling' under the FHA?
An independent living unit
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
What is the name of the case that determined that websites can be liable for discriminatory housing practices?
Fair Housing v. Roommate.com
Which of the following is not a protected characteristic under the FHA?
Age
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.
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.
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.
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.
According to HUD, what is the only basis on which a person can discriminate when selecting a roommate?
Sex
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
Test your knowledge of the Fair Housing Act and its regulations. Learn about discriminatory practices, such as refusing to sell or rent, and the remedies available under the Act. Identify the violations and understand the consequences.
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