Unit 18- Fair Housing Act Flashcards
This law prohibits discrimination based on race in every property transaction but it was largely ignored for the next century…
Civil rights act of 1866
Fair House amendments act of 1988 is also known as the…
Fair Housing Act
The fair Housing Act is administered by the….
HUD: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Any building or part of a building designed for occupancy as a residence by one or more families is a
Dwelling
Defined as one or more individuals under age 18 living with a parent or guardian
Familial Status
Defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or of a persons major life activities is known as a
Disability
_____ must make reasonable accomadations to existing policies, practices, or services to permit persons with disabilities to have equal enjoyment of the premises.
Landlords
The provisions of the ADA apply to any employer with ____ or more employees.
15
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…
Blockbusting
The channeling of homeseekers to particular neighborhoods or discouraging potential buyers from considering some areas is known as…
Steering
Advertisements of property for sale or rent may not include….
Language indicating a preference or limitation
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…
Redlining
Any aggrieved person who believes illegal discrimination has occurred may file a complaint with _____ within ______ of the alleged act.
HUD
One year
Within ______ of the filing of the complaint, ____ either determines that reasonable cause exists to bring a charge of illegal discrimination or dismiss the complaint.
100 days
HUD
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…
Conciliation