CRM Real Estate Law & Regulations 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Source of income

Answer

Source of income is not a federally protected class under the Fair Housing Act, though some states and localities have added it.

Question 2

A property manager receives an application from a tenant with a service animal. The building has a strict no-pets policy. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Grant a reasonable accommodation and waive the no-pets policy

Answer

Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords must grant reasonable accommodations for service and assistance animals, regardless of a no-pets policy.

Question 3

Which federal law requires residential property managers to disclose the presence of lead-based paint in homes built before 1978?

Accepted Answer

The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act

Answer

The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) mandates disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 housing.

Question 4

What does the term 'constructive eviction' mean in residential property management?

Accepted Answer

A landlord's failure to maintain habitable conditions forcing a tenant to leave

Answer

Constructive eviction occurs when a landlord's failure to maintain habitable conditions effectively forces the tenant to vacate the premises.

Question 5

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which type of residential property is most directly regulated regarding accessible design?

Accepted Answer

Multifamily housing with four or more units built after March 13, 1991

Answer

The Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines apply to multifamily dwellings with four or more units built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991.

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CRM Real Estate Law & Regulations 2