Wisconsin Real Estate License Fair Housing and Ethics 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Marital status

Answer

Marital status is not protected under the federal Fair Housing Act, though it is protected under Wisconsin's Open Housing Law.

Question 2

A landlord tells a family with children they may only rent units on the ground floor 'for safety.' This is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

Steering based on familial status

Answer

Restricting families with children to certain units is illegal steering based on familial status.

Question 3

Which federal law is enforced primarily by HUD?

Accepted Answer

Fair Housing Act

Answer

HUD is the primary federal agency enforcing the Fair Housing Act.

Question 4

A buyer asks their agent about the racial makeup of a neighborhood. The agent should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and refer the buyer to public census data

Answer

Agents must not steer and should direct clients to objective public sources rather than discuss racial composition.

Question 5

Which Wisconsin protected class is NOT covered by the federal Fair Housing Act?

Accepted Answer

Lawful source of income

Answer

Wisconsin's Open Housing Law protects lawful source of income, which federal law does not.

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