CLP Regulatory & Fair Housing Compliance 3

Question 1

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to housing primarily in which context?

Accepted Answer

Common areas and leasing offices open to the public

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All residential rental units

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Only federally subsidized housing

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Single-family homes sold by owner

Question 2

A tenant with a hearing disability requests a visual smoke alarm as a reasonable modification. Who is responsible for paying for this modification in a private rental?

Accepted Answer

The tenant pays for the modification, and the landlord may require restoration upon move-out

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The housing provider must pay for all disability-related modifications

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The federal government reimburses the cost through HUD grants

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Costs are split 50/50 between tenant and landlord

Question 3

Redlining in the context of fair housing refers to:

Accepted Answer

Refusing to provide services or loans to residents of certain neighborhoods based on race

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Adding red borders to lease agreements for emphasis

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Marking up rental rates in high-demand areas

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A method of screening applicants using credit reports

Question 4

Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), a leasing professional must understand that victims of domestic violence:

Accepted Answer

Cannot be denied housing solely because of their status as a victim

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Can be evicted for calling police too frequently

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Are not protected if the abuse occurred off the property

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Lose VAWA protections if they allow the abuser back on premises

Question 5

A landlord in a 55+ community requires that all residents be 55 or older. Under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA), this community is exempt from familial status rules only if:

Accepted Answer

At least 80% of units are occupied by at least one person 55 or older and it publishes policies demonstrating that intent

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100% of residents are 55 or older

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The community has more than 100 units

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It was built before 1968

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of disparate impact discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A neutral policy that requires a minimum income of 3x rent, disproportionately excluding protected groups

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A manager explicitly refuses to rent to Latino applicants

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An agent steering Asian applicants to a specific building

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A landlord verbally harassing a disabled tenant

Question 7

A leasing agent receives a Fair Housing complaint. The housing provider has how many days to respond to a HUD complaint investigation notice?

Accepted Answer

20 days

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10 days

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30 days

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60 days