Chapter 13 Human Rights And Fair Housing Flashcards
Explain Testers?
Volunteers, employees of federal programs and people from civil rights groups that visits real estate offices posing as prospective homebuyers to see whether race influences the information or services that the real estate agent offers.
The Fair Housing Act of 1968 requires real estate offices to prominently display what?
The HUD equal opportunity poster
What is the first important statute affecting equal housing opportunity and what does it cover ?
Civil rights act of 1866 and it covers racial discrimination in housing
What did the courts determine in the Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co?
Exemptions in the fair housing act cannot be used to allow discrimination under any circumstances.
In 1962 what executive order did John F Kennedy issue?
In non discrimination in housing for FHA and VA loans.
Shortly after JFK issued a executive order on non discrimination in housing for FHA and VA loans what happened?
The VI of the civil rights act of 1964 was enacted prohibiting discrimination in any program receiving federal money but didn’t apply to privately financed housing.
The federal fair housing act of 1968 or VIII of the civil rights act of 1968 states what?
Discrimination in housing based on race color religion or national origin is not allowed.
An amendment in the housing and community development act of 1974 added the prohibition against what?
On sex.
What does HUD stand for?
Housing and Urban Development
What is HUD?
A federal regulatory agency.
In 1988 Amendments to Fair Housing Act the congress passed amendment to the fair housing act adding two protected classes which are?
Persons with mental or physical disabilities and familial status (minor children)
What are the fair housing acts for buildings occupied after March 13 1991?
- Accessible entrance on an accessible route
- Accessible common use areas
- Usable doors
- Accessible route into and through the dwelling unit
- accessible route into and through the dwelling unit
- accessible light switches and outlets ext
- reinforced walls in bathrooms and usable kitchen and bathroom
What are some Federal Fair Housing Act or 1968 exemptions ?
- Am owner in the sale or rental of up to three single family dwelling at any one time is exempt.
- an owner of an apartment building containing up to four units is exempt in the rental of the units provided that the owner occupies one of the units as a personal residents.
- Properties owned and operated by religious organizations for the benefit of its members.
- a private club that does not operate commercial use but provides lodging for its members not to general public.
A victim of illegal housing practices my file a complaint with HUD how long do that have and what’s the fine for discrimination?
1 year and a 10,000 fine
What does the American with disabilities act state?
Prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities who cannot be denied access to public transport or any commercial facility or public accommodation.
