CA Real Estate Fair Housing Laws

Question 1

Which federal law is the primary law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing?

Accepted Answer

Fair Housing Act of 1968

Answer

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968) is the primary federal law prohibiting housing discrimination.

Question 2

How many protected classes are established under the federal Fair Housing Act?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

The federal Fair Housing Act protects seven classes: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability.

Question 3

A real estate agent who discourages buyers from purchasing in certain neighborhoods based on the racial composition of those neighborhoods is guilty of:

Accepted Answer

Steering

Answer

Steering is the illegal practice of directing buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the protected characteristics of current residents.

Question 4

The practice of inducing homeowners to sell by suggesting that members of a protected class are moving into the neighborhood is called:

Accepted Answer

Blockbusting

Answer

Blockbusting (also called panic selling) is the illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by suggesting protected class members are moving in, with the aim of depressing property prices.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act?

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation

Answer

Sexual orientation is not a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act, though California's state law does provide this protection.

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CA Real Estate - California Real Estate Exam Practice Test

CA Real Estate Fair Housing Laws