Wisconsin Real Estate License Wisconsin Fair Housing Laws 3

Question 1

How long does a person generally have to file a fair housing complaint with the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division?

Accepted Answer

One year from the discriminatory act

Answer

State complaints must generally be filed within one year of the alleged discrimination.

Question 2

A landlord refuses to allow a tenant with a disability to install a wheelchair ramp at the tenant's own expense. This most likely violates the requirement to allow:

Accepted Answer

Reasonable modifications

Answer

Permitting a disabled tenant to make physical changes at their expense is a reasonable modification.

Question 3

Refusing to waive a no-pets policy for a tenant's service animal violates the duty to provide:

Accepted Answer

A reasonable accommodation

Answer

Changing a policy such as a no-pets rule for a service animal is a reasonable accommodation.

Question 4

Under the familial status protection, which practice is generally prohibited in Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

Refusing to rent to a family with children

Answer

Denying housing to families with children under 18 violates familial status protection.

Question 5

Which type of housing may qualify for an exemption from the familial status requirements?

Accepted Answer

Qualified housing for older persons (55+)

Answer

Housing for older persons meeting the 55-or-older criteria is exempt from familial status rules.

Wisconsin Real Estate License Practice Test

Wisconsin Real Estate License Practice Test

Wisconsin Real Estate License Wisconsin Fair Housing Laws 3