Fair Housing Act Test

What is the minimum company size that determines whether or not the company must have a dedicated Section 504 Coordinator?

15 employees or more

Based on federal fair housing law, which of the following people would be protected?

A divorced female, single parent A 35-year-old single Jewish man A 50-year-old white man All of the above

Which of the following best defines a "reasonable accommodation?"

A request that requires a change to a rule, policy, practice, or service that would allow an individual with a disability equal opportunity to enjoy a unit.

Telephone relay services were introduced as part of what legislation?

Americans with Disabilities Act

A reasonable accommodation is a change to a rule, policy, practice, or service that would allow an individual with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. Here are some examples of common reasonable accommodations/modifications:

An assigned parking lot An assistance animal A modified screening for a live-in aid Picking up a rent check from a home-bound resident Providing announcements in different languages or large print Providing assistance devices during the leasing process Installation of grab bars or visual fire alarms Written notification of pesticides for those sensitive to chemicals

What is a tester?

An individual hired by a fair housing group to visit or call a property and inquire about leasing options in order to determine if discrimination is occurring

Who may file a fair housing complaint on the basis of religion?

Anyone, including atheists who do not believe in God

Fair Housing Amendments Act 1988

Disability and Familial Status - Gave HUD authority to enforce fair housing claims

Which of the following words, if used in advertising, might result in a fair housing complaint?

Diverse

The fair housing laws prohibit all of the following, except:

Evicting a current user of illegal drugs

Which of the following is an example of retaliation?

Evicting a resident due to a fair housing complaint

A market-rate property was built in 2005. To which of the following accessibility standards does it need to comply? Select all that apply.

Fair Housing Design and Construction Manual and Americans with Disability Act Accessibility Standards.

True or False: All Tax Credit properties fall under Section 504 regulations.

False

True or False? After a tenant has moved out of a unit, the company and any individuals are free of any possible fair housing complaint.

False

True or False? An individual must currently be under lease to file a fair housing complaint?

False

True or False? Only written statements (such as advertisements and emails) qualify as discriminatory and can lead to a fair housing complaint.

False

True or False? Sexual orientation is a federally protected class.

False

True or False? The housing provider is safe from fair housing complaints if a vendor discriminates against a resident.

False

True or False? There is no difference between discrimination based on race and color.

False

Which of the following statements is true regarding familial status protections?

Families in the process of adopting a child are protected even if they currently have no children living with them.

When verifying the need for a reasonable accommodation, what are you able to verify?

If the resident has a disability that requires this accommodation

Which of the following are violations or potential violations of the Fair Housing Act?

Leasing Agent tells an applicant he doesn't want to rent to a Hispanic Leasing Agent adds the phrase ADULTS ONLY in a list of available units

In an advertisement for a small, two-bedroom house in a neighborhood where many families live, which of the following language is clearly improper under the Fair Housing Act?

No children

Civil Rights Act 1964

Protected Race, Color, National Origin-Did not specify housing

Fair Housing Act of 1968

Protected Religion-Specified housing discrimination based on initial four protected classes

Which of the following is not a possible consequence of a fair housing violation?

Purchasing a new residence for the aggrieved individual

The Fair Housing Act lists the following as illegal discriminatory acts for all protected classes:

Refusing to rent or negotiate for renting an apartment unit Discriminating in the "terms, conditions, or privileges" of a rental or in the "services or facilities" in connection with that rental Publishing discriminatory statements or visuals in marketing materials Misrepresenting the availability of a unit Steering a potential resident to a certain unit due to membership in a protected class Refusing a reasonable accommodation Retaliating against a potential or actual resident

Which of the following is not an illegal act of housing discrimination as defined by the Fair Housing Act?

Requiring all applicants to fill out an application regardless of disability

Which of the following can be considered discrimination on the basis of national origin?

Requiring that all applicants and residents speak English or provide their own interpreter

Rehabilitation Act 1973

Section 504 prohibited federally-funded programs from discriminating against disabled persons

Which of the following is required to receive protections under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)?

Self-Certification

During a fair housing investigation, which of the following is acceptable?

Sending past due notices on rent not paid by the aggrieved individual

Housing and Community Development Act 1974

Sex added to the list of protected classes.

Which of the following is NOT a federally protected class?

Source of Income

Which of the following is an example of steering? Select all that apply.

Suggesting a home in a quieter part of the property for an elderly couple who indicated they do not want to hear traffic noise Suggesting a larger home that is closer to the pool for a young family in an area of the property where other families live

What is the best response if someone asks about the ethnic make-up of your property?

Tell them that your company rents to all eligible applicants and that due to fair housing laws, you are not permitted to discuss the specifics of the property's residents.

When a prospective applicant inquires about the racial makeup of neighborhoods or schools, you should respond by saying:

The Fair Housing Act prohibits me from providing that kind of information. I recommend you contact the school district, municipal government, or the local library

Which law gave HUD the authority to enforce fair housing complaints?

The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988

An apartment community has three buildings. The building closest to the pool and playground houses many families, while the building closest to the entrance houses many singles. The third building has a variety of residents. According to Fair Housing laws, what approach should the manager take in leasing available units?

The manager should tell all applicants that they may rent any available unit at the property.

Which two of the following must be true to deny a reasonable modification request at a federally assisted property?

The modification would cause undue financial and administrative burden The modification would fundamentally alter the program

Which of the following can you require of an assistance animal?

The owner must clean up after the animal.

True or False? If one resident is using derogatory terms toward another resident that could qualify as sexual harassment, the resident that was the subject of this harassment could bring an action against the property management company.

True

True or False? If your company operates 20 units, it is illegal to advertise that your property has a unit available for rent to qualifying men.

True

True or False? Sexual harassment is prohibited under federal law.

True

True or False? State and local laws may add additional protected classes to the seven federally protected classes.

True

Which of the following is not a reasonable accommodation?

Waiving a move-in deposit due to medical bills

In which of the following circumstances is the resident, rather than the housing provider, responsible for the cost of any reasonable modification, according to federal law?

When the property receives no direct federal assistance

Betty is an atheist who is offended that a property she's considering advertises that they are a Catholic Community. Can she file a fair housing complaint?

Yes

If American-born Jacob is denied housing due to the fact that a property manager avoids renting to German people and Jacob's grandparents immigrated from Germany, can he file a fair housing complaint?

Yes

According to federal law, are alcoholics protected under the disability class?

Yes, as long as the individual is not being disruptive, which would be a lease violation.

What additional classes does Colorado protect

creed sexual orientation marital status ancestry