Fair Housing Flashcards

Questions and Answers

The Civil Rights Act of 1866 allows for discrimination __________.

Only when the discrimination is racial

Never (correct)

Only if the broker is of the same race as the buyer

When the owner of the house is the landlord

The Civil Rights Act of 1968 was amended to include __________.

Same sex marriages

The poor

Handicapped status (correct)

Alcoholics

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act covers businesses and nonprofit service companies that are __________.

Public accommodations (correct)

Commercial facilities

Movie theaters

Fishing boats

Which of the following is FALSE regarding Fair Housing laws?

The Fair Housing Act covers residential property, vacant land that is to be used for residential purposes, and commercial property. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a protected class under Federal Fair Housing?

Marital status Signup and view all the answers

Directing buyers into or out of certain neighborhoods based on one of the protected classes is __________.

Steering Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act is to __________.

Eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities Signup and view all the answers

The Civil Rights Act of 1968 expands the definition of discrimination to include not only race, but also national origin, color, and __________.

Religion Signup and view all the answers

In 1968, the Supreme Court upheld the Civil Rights Act of 1866 in the Jones vs. Mayer case. The decision of this case is significant because __________.

The case upheld Congress's authority to regulate private property, not just public property. Signup and view all the answers

Under Fair Housing laws which of the following is NOT an unlawful practice?

To display the Equal Housing Opportunity poster and to provide all clients with pertinent information in a transaction Signup and view all the answers

Could an owner selling a single-family home without using a real estate licensee discriminate on the basis of race?

No, it isn't possible because of the 1866 Civil Rights Act. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of real estate does not fall under the Fair Housing Act of 1968?

Office buildings Signup and view all the answers

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 does not allow discrimination based on ________.

race Signup and view all the answers

Federal Fair Housing laws regulate __________.

Residential properties and vacant land that will be used for residential purposes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following Supreme Court cases upheld the 1866 Civil Rights Act that prohibits discrimination because of race in the sale or rental of property?

Jones vs. Mayer Signup and view all the answers

Under Fair Housing laws, a landlord may __________.

Refuse to rent to families with children under certain circumstances Signup and view all the answers

Blockbusting is the practice of __________.

Telling owners to sell immediately because minorities are moving into the neighborhood Signup and view all the answers

An owner may be exempt from the Federal Fair Housing laws in the sale or rental of a single-family home if __________.

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Under Federal Fair Housing laws, the rental of units or rooms in a one-to-four-unit family is exempt from fair housing laws so long as __________.

The property is owner occupied and no discriminatory advertising or licensee is used Signup and view all the answers

State and local housing programs designed for the elderly are exempt from racial discrimination __________.

Under no circumstances Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Civil Rights Act of 1866

Prohibits discrimination based on race in real estate transactions.
Never permits racial discrimination in any context.

Civil Rights Act of 1968

Expanded protected classes to include race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin.
Prohibits discrimination in housing sales, leases, rentals, and related transactions.

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Covers public accommodations including restaurants, retail stores, movie theaters, daycare centers, and homeless centers.

Fair Housing Laws

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin.
Covers residential properties and vacant land intended for residential use, but not commercial properties.

Protected Classes Under Federal Fair Housing

Includes race, color, sex, religion, national origin, familial status, and disability.
Marital status is NOT a protected class.

Steering and Blockbusting

Steering refers to directing buyers into or out of neighborhoods based on protected class status, which is illegal.
Blockbusting involves pressuring homeowners to sell by suggesting that minorities moving into the neighborhood will decrease property values, which is also illegal.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Aims to eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

Jones vs. Mayer Case

Supreme Court ruling upholding the Civil Rights Act of 1866, affirming that racial discrimination is prohibited in all real estate transactions.

Exemptions Under Fair Housing Laws

Owners selling a single-family home without a broker may be exempt under certain conditions.
The rental of units in an owner-occupied one-to-four-unit family dwelling is exempt from fair housing laws if no broker is used and no discriminatory advertising occurs.

Exception for Senior Housing

State and local programs for elderly housing are exempt from racial discrimination under no circumstances based on age of the occupants.

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Test your knowledge on Fair Housing laws with these flashcards covering key concepts from the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1968. Each card challenges you with statements about discrimination, rights, and amendments. Perfect for students and real estate professionals alike!