NCh5 Fair Housing Laws

Question 1

What law prohibits discrimination based on a race or color?

Answer 1

The civil rights act of 1866

Question 2

What act was passed and when to forbid discrimination based on race, color, national origin, and religion?

Answer 2

Federal Fair housing act
Titile VIII of Civil Rights Act of 1968

Question 3

In 1974, Title VIII of the Civil rights Act of 1968 was amended to add what group as a protected category?

Answer 3

Sex

Question 4

In 2021 what protected category was added to Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968?

Answer 4

Gender identity
LGBTQ

Question 5

In 1988, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 was amended to include what groups

Answer 5

Family composition
Handicapped

Question 6

Under what condition may a tenant modify an apartment to meet his needs?

Answer 6

He or she may do so at his or her own expense, but must be willing to restore the apartment before moving out again at his own expense, if the landlord requires it

Question 7

Define familial status

Answer 7

A minor living with a parent or guardian or a pregnant woman

Question 8

Define handicapped

Answer 8

Mental or physical impairment

Question 9

Are alcoholics or recovering drug users and AIDS victims included it in the list of handicapped?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

Why is Age not covered in federal fair housing laws?

Answer 10

To allow for senior housing

Question 11

What are the two ways that a community can qualify as senior housing?

Answer 11

100% of the units must be occupied by someone 62 or older

Or

80% of the units must be occupied by someone 55 or older

Question 12

Can senior communities refuse to sell or rent to those who do not meet age requirements or to families with children

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

Causing panic selling by homeowners is called

Answer 13

Blockbusting
Peddling

Question 14

Directing buyers into or away from certain areas because of their race color, etc. is called

Answer 14

Steering
Channeling

Question 15

In advertising what terms are acceptable to describe a property?

Answer 15

Two bedroom, den, kitchen, etc.

Question 16

In advertising what terms are not acceptable to describe a property?

Answer 16

Terms used to describe, or imply the type of person/people who might live on, or in a property such as no Irish, no wheelchairs

Question 17

What does the law require from every broker, in regards to the equal housing opportunity poster

Answer 17

It must be prominently displayed in his or her office

Question 18

Failure to display the equal housing poster in a brokers office will render them . .

Answer 18

Guilty of discrimination

Question 19

Failure to display the equal housing poster is considered

Answer 19

Prims facie evidence of discrimination

Question 20

How long do victims have to seek mediation through HUD?

Answer 20

1 year

Question 21

How long do victims have to file a complaint with the courts?

Answer 21

Two years

Question 22

What will HUD try to do to resolve the problem before pursuing the matter in court?

Answer 22

Mediation