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

Answer

The ADA applies to commercial facilities and public accommodations, including leasing offices and common areas, but not to individual dwelling units (which are covered by the FHA).

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

Answer

In private housing, tenants with disabilities may make reasonable modifications at their own expense, and landlords may require restoration to original condition upon move-out.

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

Answer

Redlining is the illegal practice of refusing housing-related services to residents of certain areas based on the racial or ethnic composition of those neighborhoods.

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

Answer

VAWA prohibits housing providers from denying, terminating, or evicting a person based solely on their status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking.

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

Answer

Under HOPA, a 55+ community is exempt from familial status provisions if at least 80% of units have one occupant aged 55+, and it publishes intent to be such housing.

(CLP) Certified Leasing Professional Practice Test

(CLP) Certified Leasing Professional Practice Test

CLP Regulatory & Fair Housing Compliance 3