FREE Arizona Real Estate License Disclosure and Fair Housing Questions and Answers

Question 1

A prospective tenant who uses a wheelchair wants to rent a ground-floor apartment.
They ask for permission to install a ramp over the single step leading to the front door, offering to pay for the installation themselves.
Under the Fair Housing Act, what is the landlord's obligation?

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The landlord must permit the modification but can require the tenant to restore the property to its original condition upon moving out.

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The landlord must allow the modification and pay for the installation as a reasonable accommodation.

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The landlord can deny the request because it alters the exterior appearance of the property.

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The landlord can approve the request only if the tenant pays an additional, non-refundable 'modification fee'.

Question 2

Under Arizona law (A.R.S. § 32-2156), which of the following material facts regarding a property is a real estate licensee NOT required to disclose?

Accepted Answer

The property was the site of a homicide two years ago.

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A portion of the property is located in a designated FEMA flood plain.

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The seller is aware of a significant, unrepaired crack in the foundation.

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The adjacent vacant lot has been rezoned for commercial use.

Question 3

A real estate agent is writing an advertisement for a third-floor, walk-up apartment. Which of the following phrases would be a violation of fair housing laws?

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"No children allowed due to safety concerns."

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"Top-floor unit with great city views."

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"Must see! Perfect for students or professionals."

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"Located in a quiet, mature building."

Question 4

A buyer's agent is preparing an offer for a single-family home constructed in 1972. What is the agent's primary disclosure responsibility regarding potential lead-based paint?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the buyer receives the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home" and the seller's disclosure of any known lead paint before the contract is binding.

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To personally guarantee that the property is free of lead-based paint hazards.

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To require the seller to conduct a professional lead-based paint abatement before closing.

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To disclose the potential for lead-based paint only if the buyers have young children.

Question 5

A real estate licensee is working with buyers who tell her they want to live in a neighborhood with "good people" and "traditional values." The licensee interprets this to mean a predominantly white, Christian area and only shows them homes in such neighborhoods, avoiding other areas that also meet the buyers' stated financial and property criteria. This illegal practice is best described as:

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Steering

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Blockbusting

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Redlining

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Appraisal fraud

Question 6

A seller completes the Arizona Association of REALTORS® Residential Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS). They fail to mention a slow plumbing leak under the kitchen sink that they know about, hoping the buyer's inspector won't find it. The failure to disclose this known issue is a violation of the seller's duty to disclose:

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Latent defects.

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Psychological stigmas.

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Patent defects.

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Future zoning changes.