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Regulatory & Fair Housing Compliance Flashcards

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  1. A prospective tenant discloses they have an emotional support animal (ESA). Under the Fair Housing Act, which statement is correct?

    Answer: The landlord must allow the ESA as a reasonable accommodation even in a no-pets building

    Under the FHA, emotional support animals must be permitted as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, and no pet deposit can be charged.

  2. Which federal law prohibits discrimination based on disability in housing and requires reasonable accommodations?

    Answer: Fair Housing Act (FHA) as amended in 1988

    The Fair Housing Act was amended in 1988 to add disability and familial status as protected classes requiring reasonable accommodations.

  3. A leasing agent tells a Black applicant that units in Building A are unavailable, while showing the same units to a White applicant the same day. This is an example of:

    Answer: Discriminatory misrepresentation

    Discriminatory misrepresentation occurs when a housing provider falsely states that units are unavailable to members of a protected class.

  4. Under the FHA, familial status protection covers which of the following?

    Answer: Individuals under age 18 living with a parent, legal guardian, or designee

    Familial status protects households with children under 18 living with a parent, legal guardian, or person with written permission from such guardian.

  5. A resident requests a reserved parking space near their unit due to a mobility impairment. This is best classified as a request for:

    Answer: A reasonable accommodation

    A reasonable accommodation is a change in rules, policies, practices, or services that allows a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing.

  6. Which HUD form must be displayed in a housing provider's office to indicate compliance with the Fair Housing Act?

    Answer: Fair Housing Equal Opportunity poster

    HUD regulations require housing providers to prominently display the Fair Housing Equal Opportunity poster (HUD-928.1) in their offices.

  7. Under the FHA, which of the following questions is ILLEGAL to ask a rental applicant?

    Answer: Are you planning to start a family?

    Asking about family planning constitutes discrimination based on familial status, which is a protected class under the FHA.