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Regulatory & Fair Housing Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following building code types sets minimum safety standards for new construction and is most commonly adopted at the state or local level in the US?

    Answer: International Residential Code (IRC)

    The IRC is specifically designed for one- and two-family dwellings and is the most widely adopted residential building code in the US.

  2. A home inspector finds an addition built without a permit. The inspector's primary obligation is to:

    Answer: Report the absence of permits as an observation and note potential compliance concerns

    Inspectors should note unpermitted work as an observation and recommend further evaluation; they are not enforcement officers.

  3. Under Section 8 of the Fair Housing Act, which group receives protected status?

    Answer: People receiving public assistance (federally protected class)

    Receipt of public assistance (Section 8) is not a federally protected class under the FHA, though familial status and disability are.

  4. An inspector is hired on a property where the seller is a religious organization. The FHA exemption for religious organizations applies to:

    Answer: Noncommercial housing for members of that religion, with conditions

    Religious organizations may restrict housing they own to members of their religion under specific noncommercial conditions.

  5. Which regulation requires lead-based paint disclosure for homes sold that were built before 1978?

    Answer: HUD/EPA Lead Disclosure Rule (42 USC 4852d)

    The HUD/EPA Lead Disclosure Rule requires sellers and landlords of pre-1978 housing to disclose known lead-based paint hazards.

  6. A certified home inspector discovers asbestos-containing materials during an inspection. The inspector's regulated duty is to:

    Answer: Report the presence of suspect materials and recommend a licensed asbestos professional

    Inspectors identify and report suspect materials but are not licensed abatement contractors; they refer clients to qualified specialists.

  7. Which of the following activities would constitute 'steering' under fair housing law?

    Answer: Directing buyers of a particular ethnicity only to homes in specific neighborhoods

    Steering is the illegal practice of directing buyers or renters toward or away from neighborhoods based on protected class characteristics.