Questions and Answers
Is it legal for a property manager to advertise properties as 'Adults Only'?
What is the maximum fine for the first violation of the Federal Fair Housing Act?
Can families with children be denied rental in buildings that are exclusively for residents age 62 and older?
Is it true that a senior citizen community can discriminate against a couple aged 62 and 54?
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Who would be responsible for the cost of modifications requested by a tenant with a disability, such as lowering light switches?
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Is it legal to discriminate when choosing a tenant if you own a duplex and are not a licensed property manager?
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Rent control laws do not prohibit discrimination in marketing and leasing residential property.
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Fair Housing laws apply to smokers, pet owners, and disabled individuals.
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Fair Housing laws protect unmarried couples, pregnant women, and children under 18.
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A property owner who lives on the property is exempt from following fair housing laws.
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A licensed property manager is not required to give preference to disabled applicants when hiring.
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ADA is an acronym for 'All Disabled Americans.'
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Fair Housing laws require landlords to install elevators as a reasonable accommodation for disabled tenants.
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Service animals for disabled individuals are generally permitted in no-pet rentals.
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Study Notes
Fair Housing Laws Overview
- Rent control laws include provisions against discrimination in marketing and leasing.
- Fair Housing laws protect diverse groups, including smokers, pet owners, and individuals with disabilities.
- Unmarried couples, pregnant women, and families with children under 18 are covered under Fair Housing regulations.
Exemptions and Responsibilities
- Owners living on the property (e.g., duplex owners) are subject to Fair Housing laws, regardless of residence status.
- Property managers are not required to give hiring preferences to disabled applicants.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- ADA stands for "Americans with Disabilities Act," not "All Disabled Americans."
- Fair Housing law mandates reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants, including accessibility features like elevators, but not all requested modifications are compulsory.
- Handicapped parking must be provided if specifically requested, even in properties without assigned parking.
Service Animals and Public Accommodations
- Service animals are permitted in "no pet" rentals for disabled tenants.
- ADA legislation encompasses the accessibility of public accommodations.
Discriminatory Practices
- "Steering" involves directing specific demographics to certain neighborhoods, potentially leading to segregation.
- "Blockbusting" refers to practices that incite racial or ethnic turnover in neighborhoods.
- Redlining occurs when property management companies do not operate in certain areas based on the racial composition of residents.
Senior Housing and Age Discrimination
- Senior citizen communities can set age restrictions but may not discriminate within those who meet age criteria.
- It is illegal to deny rental based solely on credit history related to minority status.
Violations and Fines
- The first violation of the Federal Fair Housing Act incurs a maximum fine of $21,663.
- A property manager must provide reasonable accommodations for known disabilities among employees.
Tenant Requests and Responsibilities
- Tenants confined to a wheelchair may request modifications (e.g., lowering light switches), yet the costs of such improvements are typically borne by the tenant.
- Unlicensed duplex owners have more flexibility in tenant selection practices compared to licensed property owners.
Summary on Discrimination Under Fair Housing
- Families with children can be refused in age-restricted buildings for those 62 and older.
- A senior community can legally favor older couples, such as one aged 62 and another aged 54.
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