CAM Legal & Fair Housing Compliance

Question 1

Which federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

Accepted Answer

Fair Housing Act (FHA)

Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Answer

Equal Pay Act

Answer

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)

Question 2

What is considered a violation of the Fair Housing Act?

Accepted Answer

Refusing to rent based on race.

Answer

Requiring a security deposit.

Answer

Conducting tenant background checks.

Answer

Requesting proof of income.

Question 3

Which group is NOT a protected class under federal fair housing laws?

Accepted Answer

Pet owners.

Answer

Families with children.

Answer

Individuals of a certain race.

Answer

People with disabilities.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in property management?

Accepted Answer

To require accessibility accommodations.

Answer

To regulate mortgage lending.

Answer

To increase security deposit requirements.

Answer

To limit rental property locations.

Question 5

Which action is an example of reasonable accommodation under the ADA?

Accepted Answer

Allowing service animals in a no-pet property.

Answer

Raising rent for disabled tenants.

Answer

Denying tenants based on disability.

Answer

Refusing to install wheelchair ramps.

Question 6

What should a property manager do if they receive a fair housing complaint?

Accepted Answer

Investigate and document the complaint.

Answer

Ignore the complaint.

Answer

Evict the complaining tenant.

Answer

Deny any wrongdoing without review.