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Regulatory Framework and Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is NOT a protected class at the federal level?

    Answer: Source of income

    Source of income is not a federally protected class under the FHA, though some states and localities have added it.

  2. A landlord refuses to rent to a family with children, citing a 'quiet building' policy. This is most likely a violation of which law?

    Answer: Fair Housing Act – familial status

    Refusing to rent to families with children violates the FHA's familial status protections unless the property qualifies as housing for older persons.

  3. Which federal agency primarily enforces the Fair Housing Act?

    Answer: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

    HUD is the primary federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing the Fair Housing Act.

  4. A reasonable accommodation request under the FHA requires the housing provider to:

    Answer: Change rules or policies to allow a person with a disability equal opportunity to use the housing

    A reasonable accommodation involves changing rules, policies, or services so that a person with a disability has equal opportunity to use and enjoy the housing.

  5. Under the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, disclosure of known lead-based paint is required for residential housing built before:

    Answer: 1978

    Federal law requires disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978, when lead paint was banned for residential use.

  6. OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires apartment management to:

    Answer: Maintain Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals used on the property

    OSHA's HazCom standard requires employers to maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

  7. Which of the following best describes 'disparate impact' in fair housing?

    Answer: A neutral policy that has a disproportionate adverse effect on a protected class

    Disparate impact refers to a facially neutral policy or practice that disproportionately harms members of a protected class, even without discriminatory intent.