Legal & Fair Housing Compliance Flashcards

A manager receives a rental application from a person using a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. In states where source of income is a protected class, the manager must:

Answer: Accept and evaluate the application without discrimination based on the voucher

In jurisdictions where source of income is protected, refusing to accept Housing Choice Vouchers constitutes illegal discrimination.

The Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA) primarily governs:

Answer: Landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities in states that have adopted it, including notice requirements and habitability standards

The URLTA is a model state law framework governing lease relationships, habitability, and landlord-tenant procedures in adopting states.

If a maintenance issue creates an uninhabitable condition, the legal doctrine of 'implied warranty of habitability' requires a landlord to:

Answer: Maintain the unit in a condition fit for human habitation and make timely repairs

The implied warranty of habitability requires landlords to keep rental units in a livable condition regardless of lease language.

A property manager wants to enter an occupied unit to perform routine maintenance. Under most state landlord-tenant laws, the manager must:

Answer: Provide reasonable advance notice, typically 24 hours, except in emergencies

Most state laws require landlords to give advance notice (commonly 24 hours) before entering a unit for non-emergency purposes.

Under the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PTFA), a bona fide tenant whose landlord's property is foreclosed is entitled to:

Answer: At least 90 days' notice before being required to vacate

The PTFA requires purchasers at foreclosure to provide bona fide tenants at least 90 days' notice before requiring them to vacate.

A manager discovers a resident is running an unlicensed daycare from their apartment, violating the lease. The resident claims this is a reasonable accommodation for her disability. The manager should:

Answer: Evaluate whether the accommodation request is reasonable and consult legal counsel, as commercial activity may not qualify

Not all accommodation requests must be granted; the manager must assess reasonableness, and operating a commercial business may constitute an undue burden or fundamental alteration.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), if an applicant is denied tenancy based on a consumer report, the manager must:

Answer: Provide an adverse action notice informing the applicant of the denial reason, the reporting agency's name, and the right to dispute

FCRA requires landlords to provide a written adverse action notice when a consumer report is a factor in denying housing.