Unit 3: MN Human Rights Act

Question 1

In addition to the federal protected classifications, what protected classes did MN add?

Answer 1

Marital Status
Sexual Orientation
Public Assistance

FReSH CORN plus Margarine, Salt, & Pepper

Question 2

When can you discriminate on familial status?

Answer 2

• Owner occupied buildings with 4 or less units

- senior housing

Question 3

Who allows for senior housing to discriminate based on familial status?

Answer 3

Commissioner of Human Rights

Question 4

What protected class can nonprofit residence homes discriminate against?

Answer 4

Sex

Question 5

When can Human Rights Act complaints be filed with the Commissioner of Human Rights?

Answer 5

Within 1 year

Question 6

What does the Statute of Fraud require?

Answer 6

The transfer of any interest in real property is enforceable by a written contract signed by those who must perform.

Question 7

T/F An exception to the Statue of Fraud is for leases for 12 months or less for any property type.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Would a 1 year commercial lease need to be in writing to be enforeable?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

T/F A lease of any length in an apartment building with 12 or more units must be in writing.

Answer 9

True