Which of the following would be a discriminatory advertisement based on national origin?
“Bright and cheerful three-bedroom, two-bath home, located near the downtown area. Open lifestyles welcome.”
“Cozy three-bedroom home located in the heart of Chinatown. Priced for quick occupancy.”
“Cozy three-bedroom, two-bath home located in the heart of the city. Accepting applications from U.S. citizens of any race.”
“Lots of amenities for this three-bedroom, two-bath home. Located on a golf course.”
What is the most common type of fair housing discrimination against people with disabilities?
Not reducing their rent
Refusing to allow reasonable modifications to their residences
Refusing wheelchair access
Requiring someone to co-sign their lease or contract
The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 extended anti-discrimination coverage to:
Individuals with disabilities and families with children
Religious groups
The elderly
Women
Mariana has listed couple Tom and Fred’s property for sale and is preparing to advertise it. The property is in an age-restricted community, situated close to a large community center and the bus line. Mariana should advertise the property in which of the following ways?
“Gorgeous property ideal for gay couples. Close to community center and bus line, call for more information.”
“Senior living at its best. Well-maintained home for gays. Walking distance to community center and bus lines. Call for more details.”
“Well-maintained home located in an age-restricted community. Close to community center and within minutes of the bus line. Call for more information.”
“Well-maintained property in gay-friendly community. Close to bus line and within walking distance to community center. 55+ community.”
Which of the following scenarios is addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Absolutely Fabulous Apartments provides a gym and pool area for residents, but it’s not accessible to residents who use wheelchairs.
Property manager Keith routinely throws out rental applications from families with more than one child under the age of 18.
Suburban Pride Realty hired an interpreter to assist Korean-speaking clients with the real estate process.
The Golden Years senior housing center has no exercise or activity center for its residents.
Mills is the landlord of an apartment complex and has found a qualified tenant, who has children, to rent an apartment unit. Which of the following may Mills do in accordance with fair housing laws?
Mills may limit the number of children allowed to share bedrooms.
Mills may limit the sex of the children allowed to share a room or live in the unit.
Mills may set occupancy standards for the number of people who live in the unit.
Mills may set rules for when the children may play outside.
Your assistant has prepared several versions of an advertisement for a three-bedroom house in the mountains. Which one violates fair housing laws?
Cozy home in small neighborhood.
Quaint three-bedroom in mountain community.
Three-bedroom home near the center of town.
Three-bedroom in quiet neighborhood. Church nearby.
How is the Supreme Court case of Brown vs. Board of Education significant in the way fair housing laws are implemented today?
The court found that racially segregated school buses were unconstitutional.
The court legalized racial segregation through the “separate but equal” doctrine.
The court’s decision made segregated school boards illegal.
The decision overturned the doctrine of “separate but equal.”
How should you treat all of your customers and clients in order to avoid problems with fair housing laws?
According to your mood
Differently
To lunch
With equal respect and services
Which of the following best describes blockbusting as it relates to fair housing law?
Persuading homeowners to sell based on the perception that minorities are moving into the neighborhood
Persuading homeowners to sell properties to members of a protected class
Purchasing large blocks of properties to prevent desegregation
Refusing to make housing available to everyone