(Ch. 20) Vocab (Anti-Discrimination)

Question 1

A summary of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. Commission rules require every licensed salesperson or broker to give a copy of the memorandum when listing property.

Answer 1

ATTORNEY GENERAL’S MEMORANDUM

Question 2

The unlawful discriminatory practice of encouraging members of one race or creed to move into a neighborhood, and then exploiting the situation by persuading residents to sell their houses at deflated prices because of the alleged social deterioration of the neighborhood.

Answer 2

BLOCKBUSTING

Question 3

A federal law that prohibits all racial discrimination in the sale or rental of property, without exception

Answer 3

CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1866

Question 4

The person who filed a complaint alleging unlawful discrimination

Answer 4

COMPLAINANT

Question 5

The practice of treating one person or group of people less fairly or less well than other people or groups.

Answer 5

Discrimination

Question 6

Defined under Fair Housing Laws as an adult with a child or children under 18, a person who is pregnant, one who has legal custody of a child, or is in process of obtaining custody.

Answer 6

FAMILIAL STATUS

Question 7

Equal opportunity housing

Answer 7

Federal Fair Housing

Question 8

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Answer 8

HUD

Question 9

The law protects individuals against discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and certain business transactions.

Answer 9

New Jersey Law Against Discrimination

Question 10

Directing prospective buyers or tenants into or away from certain areas on illegal discrimination grounds

Answer 10

Racial Steering

Question 11

The person who must answer or respond to a complaint alleging unlawful discrimination

Answer 11

Respondent

Question 12

A method of enforcing fair housing laws under which civil rights organizations observe real estate offices to assess compliance with those laws.

Answer 12

TESTING