MRP Fair Housing Laws 2

Question 1

Which federal law specifically prohibits housing discrimination against individuals with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988

Answer

The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 added disability and familial status as protected classes under the Fair Housing Act.

Question 2

A landlord refuses to allow a disabled veteran to install a grab bar in the bathroom. Under the Fair Housing Act, this landlord is most likely:

Accepted Answer

Violating the law by denying a reasonable modification

Answer

The Fair Housing Act requires landlords to allow reasonable modifications to dwelling units for people with disabilities, though they can require the tenant to restore the unit upon departure.

Question 3

Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), a military member who receives permanent change of station (PCS) orders may terminate a lease with how much notice?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

The SCRA allows servicemembers with PCS orders to terminate a lease by delivering written notice and a copy of the orders, with termination effective 30 days after the next rental due date.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act?

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation

Answer

Sexual orientation is not a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act, though many states and local jurisdictions have enacted their own laws adding this protection.

Question 5

A real estate agent tells a military family that a certain neighborhood 'isn't really right for families like yours' based on the family's national origin. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Steering

Answer

Steering is the illegal practice of guiding buyers or renters toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on their membership in a protected class.

(MRP) Military Relocation Professional Practice Test

(MRP) Military Relocation Professional Practice Test

MRP Fair Housing Laws 2