CAM Regulatory Framework and Compliance 4

Question 1

Under Section 8 of the Housing Act (HCV program), the housing choice voucher payment standard is set by:

Accepted Answer

The local Public Housing Authority (PHA)

Answer

Local PHAs set payment standards based on HUD's Fair Market Rents, typically between 90% and 110% of the FMR for their area.

Question 2

The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act requires sellers and landlords to provide buyers and renters with an EPA-approved pamphlet titled:

Accepted Answer

Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home

Answer

The EPA-approved pamphlet 'Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home' must be provided to buyers and renters of pre-1978 housing.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of 'steering' under fair housing law?

Accepted Answer

Directing prospective tenants of a certain race to specific buildings or neighborhoods

Answer

Steering is directing or discouraging applicants toward or away from specific housing based on a protected class characteristic.

Question 4

A property manager suspects a resident is engaging in drug-related activity. Under federal law (Anti-Drug Abuse Act), HUD-assisted housing providers:

Accepted Answer

May evict residents for drug-related criminal activity on or near the property

Answer

The Anti-Drug Abuse Act gives public and assisted housing providers authority to evict residents for drug-related criminal activity without waiting for a criminal conviction.

Question 5

The Americans with Disabilities Act defines a disability as:

Accepted Answer

A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities

Answer

The ADA defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of such impairment, or being regarded as having such impairment.

(CAM) Certified Apartment Manager Practice Test

(CAM) Certified Apartment Manager Practice Test

CAM Regulatory Framework and Compliance 4