Chapter 5 True/False

Question 1

Placing an advertisement in the paper wishing the public a Merry Christmas and including a picture of Santa Clause would be considered a violation of fair housing law.

True
False

Answer 1

False: HUD has found that advertisements including secularized terms or symbols relating to religious holidays do not constitute a violation of the Fair Housing Act.

Question 2

In Wisconsin, a property owner can refuse to rent a three-bedroom unit to an unmarried couple with a child because they are not married.

True
False

Answer 2

False: By refusing to rent a three-bedroom unit to an unmarried couple with a child, a property owner may be discriminating based on marital and familial status.

Question 3

A tenant has a past diagnosis of depression but is currently enjoying good mental health. The tenant still is disabled according to federal fair housing laws.

True
False

Answer 3

True: For purposes of the disability portion of the fair housing law, protection is extended to those having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of having such an impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment.

Question 4

An advertisement that describes housing as “wheelchair accessible” violates fair housing law.

True
False

Answer 4

False: An advertisement can state a reference to a protected class if the advertisement is part of an affirmative marketing program designed to attract persons who would not ordinarily be expected to apply for housing.

Question 5

It is permissible for a licensee to supply a buyer with information about religious statistics regarding the people who live in a certain neighborhood.

True
False

Answer 5

False: A licensee may not supply demographic information to a purchaser.

Question 6

The ADA requires a firm to provide auxiliary aids and services.

True
False

Answer 6

True: Auxiliary aids must be provided to individuals with disabilities who have physical or mental impairments.

Question 7

It is permissible for a buyer to purchase a property based on the racial diversity of the neighborhood.

True
False

Answer 7

True: Buyers may use many factors when deciding to purchase property. Licensees are not permitted to steer buyers to purchase property based on the racial makeup of the neighbors.