A) To control zoning regulations B) To prevent discrimination in housing C) To increase property values D) To simplify the rental process
A) Credit score B) Political affiliation C) Occupation D) Familial status
A) Directing people to or away from certain neighborhoods B) Charging excessive rent to certain groups C) Providing inaccurate housing information D) Failing to maintain properties properly
A) Misrepresenting property values B) Denying services based on location (often race-based) C) Ignoring maintenance requests D) Requiring excessive security deposits
A) Fair Housing Act B) Equal Credit Opportunity Act C) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) D) Civil Rights Act of 1964
A) Reasonable modifications B) Major structural changes C) Cosmetic improvements D) Any requested modification
A) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) B) HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) C) FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) D) IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
A) Ignore it B) Take matters into your own hands C) Contact the local police D) File a complaint with HUD
A) 30 days B) Two years C) 6 months D) One year
A) Providing personal care services. B) A change in rules or policies to allow equal housing opportunity. C) Lowering the rent. D) A full remodel of a property.
A) Only if the record is more than 10 years old. B) Potentially, but the refusal must be based on legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons. C) Yes, always. D) No, never.
A) Requiring all tenants to undergo a background check. B) Charging higher rent to people of a certain race. C) Segregating tenants based on religion. D) Refusing to rent to a person with a service animal.
A) Failure to maintain properties adequately. B) A policy that appears neutral but disproportionately affects a protected group. C) Intentional discrimination against a protected group. D) Directly refusing to rent to someone because of their race.
A) Only if the landlord suspects illegal activity. B) Generally, no, as it could lead to national origin discrimination. C) Yes, always. D) Only if they appear to be from another country.
A) A lawyer specializing in housing law. B) A person who poses as a renter to uncover discriminatory practices. C) A building inspector. D) A real estate appraiser.
A) No, they cannot limit the number of occupants. B) Yes, but it must be reasonable and comply with local occupancy standards. C) Yes, they can set any limit they choose. D) Only if the tenants are related.
A) Race B) Sexual orientation (federally, some states may differ) C) Religion D) Disability
A) To ignore the situation. B) To evict all tenants involved. C) To take reasonable steps to address known harassment based on protected characteristics. D) None, it is the tenants' responsibility.
A) Only if the tenant is receiving government assistance. B) Yes, the landlord always has the right to documentation. C) No, the landlord can never ask for documentation. D) Yes, but only if the disability or the need for the accommodation is not obvious.
A) "Close to public transportation" B) "Recently renovated apartment" C) "Pet-friendly community" D) "Quiet building, perfect for students"
A) Yes, it is always legal. B) Only if the credit score is below a certain threshold. C) No, it is never legal. D) Potentially legal, but must be applied consistently and not used to discriminate.
A) Criminal charges B) A warning letter C) Fines and potential civil lawsuits D) Mandatory community service
A) Telling a prospective renter that the apartment is no longer available when it is. B) Requiring a security deposit. C) Checking credit history. D) Performing routine maintenance.
A) Only if the tenant pays an extra fee. B) No, the no-pets policy applies to all animals. C) Yes, service animals are not considered pets under fair housing laws. D) It depends on the breed of the service animal.
A) Religion B) National origin C) Familial status D) Race
A) Ignore complaints until they become serious. B) Rely on intuition when making decisions. C) Implement clear, consistent, and non-discriminatory policies. D) Avoid renting to members of protected classes.
A) A federal housing assistance program. B) A home improvement loan. C) A utility assistance program. D) A type of mortgage.
A) Yes, if the landlord has a language preference. B) Only if the accent is very strong. C) Yes, if the landlord cannot understand them. D) No, this is discriminatory based on national origin. |