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Residential Leasing Laws & Regulations Flashcards

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  1. A property's tenant screening policy automatically rejects anyone with any criminal record. HUD's 2016 guidance warns that this kind of blanket policy may:

    Answer: Create disparate impact liability under the FHA

    HUD guidance says blanket criminal-history bans can disproportionately affect protected classes and must be justified by a legitimate interest, such as looking at the nature and age of the offense.

  2. Which practice is a clear example of 'steering' under fair housing law?

    Answer: Directing families with children only to units on the ground floor near the playground

    Steering means guiding prospects toward or away from certain units or areas based on a protected characteristic such as familial status.

  3. A landlord changes the locks and removes a tenant's belongings without a court order after the tenant falls behind on rent. This is called:

    Answer: A self-help eviction, which is illegal in most states

    Most states ban self-help evictions such as lockouts and utility shutoffs, and require landlords to use the court process.

  4. Under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA), a landlord may usually enter a unit for non-emergency reasons after giving at least how much notice?

    Answer: 2 days

    URLTA sets a two-day notice period for non-emergency entry at reasonable times, although many states set their own periods, often 24 to 48 hours.

  5. Which federal agency mainly enforces the Fair Housing Act through administrative complaints?

    Answer: HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity

    HUD's FHEO receives and investigates administrative fair housing complaints, while the DOJ handles pattern-or-practice cases.

  6. How long does a person have to file a fair housing complaint with HUD after the alleged discrimination?

    Answer: One year

    HUD complaints must be filed within one year of the last discriminatory act, while a private federal lawsuit can be filed within two years.

  7. A landlord requires extra proof of income only from applicants who speak with an accent. This most directly violates fair housing protections based on:

    Answer: National origin

    Treating applicants differently because of an accent or perceived ancestry is national origin discrimination.

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