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