Virginia Chapter Ten

21-year old student living at home

Familial status applies to all of the following EXCEPT a a. pregnant woman. b. 21-year old student living at home. c. grandmother with legal custody of 8-year old twins. d. 17-year old high school graduate living at home.

denying a rental to a person posing a threat of harm to others

In addition to prohibitions against discrimination based on race, color religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap, Virginia law lists all of the following as additional prohibited actions EXCEPT a. limiting the use of facilities associated with a dwelling. b. exaggerating drawbacks to discourage the purchase or rental of a dwelling. c. assigning any one to a particular section of a community. d. denying a rental to a person posing a threat of harm to others.

For purposes of restrictive covenants, the maximum number of residents is eight

In an area limited to single-family housing, which of the following statements is FALSE with regard to restrictive covenants? a. A family care home for developmentally disabled children is considered single-family occupancy. b. A foster home for orphans would be considered as single-family occupancy. c. For purposes of restrictive covenants, the maximum number of residents is eight. d. For purposes of restrictive covenants, there is no maximum number of residents.

all accessibility requirements in ground-floor units

New multi-family buildings without elevators are required to have a. wheelchair access to all units. b. reinforced bathroom walls for installation of grab bars. c. light switches accessible to persons in wheelchairs. d. all accessibility requirements in ground-floor units.

Yes, this would be a violation of the familial status provision of the law

The owner of a three-building rental project has designated one building for families with children. Will the owner be subject to a violation of Virginia Fair Housing Law? a. No, as long as the other two buildings are available to all prospective tenants. b. No, as long as full disclosure is made to all prospective tenants. c. Yes, this would be a violation of the familial status provision of the law. d. Yes, this would be considered as steering under the law.

Withdrawal of public funds may be deferred for one year to avoid financial loss

The Fair Housing Law also applies to lending institutions. Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to a lender found to be engaging in unlawful discriminatory practices? a. All public funds will be withdrawn immediately. b. Withdrawal of public funds may be deferred for one year to avoid financial loss. c. Even if the lender corrects its practices, no public funds may be deposited for one year. d. Government officials may continue to deposit funds with the lender.

both the Fair Housing Board and the Real Estate Board

The Fair Housing Office is the investigative arm for a. the Fair Housing Board. b. the Real Estate Board. c. both the Fair Housing Board and the Real Estate Board. d. the Fair Housing Office.

interview witnesses

The Real Estate Board has authority to do all of the following EXCEPT a. issue subpoenas. b. interview witnesses c. request production of documents. d. levy a jail sentence.

a transvestite

The handicap provision of the Virginia Fair Housing Law extends to all of the following EXCEPT a. a person suffering from a physical impairment. b. a person showing a record of mental impairment. c. an individual in a recognized drug treatment program. d. a transvestite.

two years of the occurrence

Whether or not a complaint has been filed with the REB, a civil action may also be initiated by an injured party within a. one year of the occurrence. b. two years of the occurrence. c. six months of the occurrence. d. any amount of time; there is no time limit.