Unit 18- Fair Housing Act Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Civil rights act of 1866

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2
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Fair House amendments act of 1988 is also known as the…

A

Fair Housing Act

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3
Q

The fair Housing Act is administered by the….

A

HUD: Department of Housing and Urban Development

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4
Q

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

A

Dwelling

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5
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Defined as one or more individuals under age 18 living with a parent or guardian

A

Familial Status

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

A

Disability

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Q

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

A

Landlords

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8
Q

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

A

15

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9
Q

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…

A

Blockbusting

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10
Q

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

A

Steering

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11
Q

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

A

Language indicating a preference or limitation

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12
Q

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…

A

Redlining

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13
Q

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

A

HUD
One year

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Q

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

A

100 days
HUD

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15
Q

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…

A

Conciliation

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16
Q

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

A

Federal Court