CAM Legal & Fair Housing Compliance 3

Question 1

A resident files a fair housing complaint against the property manager. Under federal law, the manager is prohibited from:

Accepted Answer

Retaliating against the resident by raising rent or threatening eviction

Answer

Retaliating against a resident who exercises fair housing rights is a separate violation of the Fair Housing Act.

Question 2

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which areas of a multifamily residential property are primarily covered?

Accepted Answer

Common areas open to the public, such as leasing offices and community rooms

Answer

The ADA primarily governs public accommodations and commercial facilities, covering common areas open to the public rather than private dwelling units.

Question 3

A property manager discovers a tenant sublet their unit without permission, violating the lease. The tenant is a member of a protected class. The manager should:

Accepted Answer

Enforce the lease uniformly, applying the same remedy as for any tenant who sublets without permission

Answer

Consistent, uniform lease enforcement regardless of protected class is the correct approach and is not discriminatory.

Question 4

The Fair Housing Act's prohibition on 'familial status' discrimination protects:

Accepted Answer

Families with children under 18, pregnant women, and persons in the process of securing legal custody of a child

Answer

Familial status protection covers households with children under 18 in the custody of a parent or guardian, plus pregnant women and those seeking custody.

Question 5

Which property type is exempt from the familial status and religion provisions of the Fair Housing Act?

Accepted Answer

Housing for older persons (HOPA) that qualifies as 55+ or 62+ communities meeting HUD requirements

Answer

HOPA-qualified senior housing communities meeting HUD's requirements may restrict occupancy to older persons without violating familial status provisions.

(CAM) Certified Apartment Manager Practice Test

(CAM) Certified Apartment Manager Practice Test

CAM Legal & Fair Housing Compliance 3