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