CHI Regulatory & Fair Housing Compliance 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Source of income

Answer

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

Question 2

A home inspector discovers that a property has been modified with grab bars and widened doorways. Under the Fair Housing Act, the inspector should recognize these as:

Accepted Answer

Reasonable modifications made by a person with a disability

Answer

The FHA allows tenants or owners with disabilities to make reasonable modifications to accommodate their needs.

Question 3

Which federal agency primarily enforces the Fair Housing Act?

Accepted Answer

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Answer

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

Question 4

An inspector notes that a multi-family building built in 1993 lacks accessible routes to all units. This is most likely a violation of:

Accepted Answer

Fair Housing Act accessibility requirements

Answer

The FHA requires that multi-family dwellings built after March 13, 1991 meet specific accessibility design standards.

Question 5

What is the statute of limitations for filing a fair housing complaint with HUD?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

A complaint must be filed with HUD within one year of the alleged discriminatory act.

(CHI) Certified Home Inspector Practice Test

(CHI) Certified Home Inspector Practice Test

CHI Regulatory & Fair Housing Compliance 2