CRLS Residential Leasing Laws & Regulations 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Source of income

Answer

Source of income is protected only under some state and local laws, not under the federal Fair Housing Act.

Question 2

A tenant with a disability asks to have an emotional support animal in a 'no pets' building. Under HUD guidance, how should the landlord treat the request?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a reasonable accommodation request and evaluate it

Answer

Assistance animals are not pets under the FHA, so a reasonable accommodation request must be evaluated and pet fees may not be charged.

Question 3

Federal lead-based paint disclosure rules apply to rental housing built before what year?

Accepted Answer

1978

Answer

The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act requires disclosure for most housing built before 1978, the year lead paint was banned for residential use.

Question 4

Which pamphlet must a landlord give tenants of pre-1978 housing before they sign the lease?

Accepted Answer

Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home

Answer

The EPA/HUD pamphlet 'Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home' must be provided along with the disclosure form.

Question 5

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, what must a landlord provide when it rejects an applicant based partly on a consumer report?

Accepted Answer

An adverse action notice naming the reporting agency

Answer

The FCRA requires an adverse action notice that identifies the consumer reporting agency and tells the applicant about their right to a free report and to dispute it.

CRLS - Certified Residential Leasing Specialist Practice Test

CRLS - Certified Residential Leasing Specialist Practice Test

CRLS Residential Leasing Laws & Regulations 2