Unit 18- Fair Housing Act

Question 1

This law prohibits discrimination based on race in every property transaction but it was largely ignored for the next century…

Answer 1

Civil rights act of 1866

Question 2

Fair House amendments act of 1988 is also known as the…

Answer 2

Fair Housing Act

Question 3

The fair Housing Act is administered by the….

Answer 3

HUD: Department of Housing and Urban Development

Question 4

Any building or part of a building designed for occupancy as a residence by one or more families is a

Answer 4

Dwelling

Question 5

Defined as one or more individuals under age 18 living with a parent or guardian

Answer 5

Familial Status

Question 6

Defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or of a persons major life activities is known as a

Answer 6

Disability

Question 7

_____ must make reasonable accomadations to existing policies, practices, or services to permit persons with disabilities to have equal enjoyment of the premises.

Answer 7

Landlords

Question 8

The provisions of the ADA apply to any employer with ____ or more employees.

Answer 8

15

Question 9

The act of encouraging people to sell or rent their homes by claiming that the entry of a protected class of people into the neighborhood will have a negative impact on property values is…

Answer 9

Blockbusting

Question 10

The channeling of homeseekers to particular neighborhoods or discouraging potential buyers from considering some areas is known as…

Answer 10

Steering

Question 11

Advertisements of property for sale or rent may not include….

Answer 11

Language indicating a preference or limitation

Question 12

The practice of refusing to make mortgage loans or issue insurance policies in specific areas for reasons other than the economic qualifications of applicants is known as…

Answer 12

Redlining

Question 13

Any aggrieved person who believes illegal discrimination has occurred may file a complaint with _____ within ______ of the alleged act.

Answer 13

HUD
One year

Question 14

Within ______ of the filing of the complaint, ____ either determines that reasonable cause exists to bring a charge of illegal discrimination or dismiss the complaint.

Answer 14

100 days
HUD

Question 15

Th resolution of a complaint by obtaining assurance from the person against whom the complaint was filed will remedy any violation that may have occurred is…

Answer 15

Conciliation

Question 16

Complaints brought under the Civil Rights Act of 1866 are taken directly to….

Answer 16

Federal Court