CRM Fair Housing Laws 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of 'steering' under fair housing law?

Accepted Answer

Showing a Muslim applicant only apartments in a predominantly Muslim neighborhood

Answer

Steering is the illegal practice of directing prospective tenants toward or away from certain areas based on protected class characteristics.

Question 2

Under the Fair Housing Act, 'blockbusting' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Inducing homeowners to sell by warning that minorities are moving into the area

Answer

Blockbusting is the illegal practice of persuading owners to sell cheaply by exploiting fears about changing neighborhood demographics.

Question 3

A tenant with severe anxiety requests permission to have an emotional support animal in a no-pets building. The landlord should:

Accepted Answer

Engage in an interactive process and grant the request if it is reasonable

Answer

An emotional support animal is a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act, and landlords must evaluate such requests individually.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'redlining'?

Accepted Answer

Refusing to provide financial services to residents of certain neighborhoods based on race

Answer

Redlining is the discriminatory practice of refusing loans, insurance, or services to residents of areas deemed 'risky' due to their racial or ethnic composition.

Question 5

A complainant has how long after an alleged fair housing violation to file a complaint with HUD?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

A fair housing complaint must be filed with HUD within one year of the alleged discriminatory act.

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CRM Fair Housing Laws 3