Wisconsin Real Estate License Wisconsin Fair Housing Laws 4

Question 1

Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which single-family home sale may be exempt from certain provisions?

Accepted Answer

A home sold by an owner who owns three or fewer homes without a broker or discriminatory advertising

Answer

The Mrs. Murphy-type exemption applies to owners with few homes who don't use a broker or biased ads.

Question 2

Even where an exemption applies, which prohibition of the federal Fair Housing Act still always applies?

Accepted Answer

The ban on discriminatory advertising

Answer

Discriminatory advertising is prohibited in all cases, regardless of other exemptions.

Question 3

A newspaper ad reads 'perfect for a Christian family.' This most likely violates which protected class?

Accepted Answer

Religion

Answer

Preferring or limiting based on religion in advertising violates the religion protection.

Question 4

The federal Fair Housing Act originated as which part of federal legislation?

Accepted Answer

Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968

Answer

The Fair Housing Act is Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968.

Question 5

A Wisconsin licensee who violates fair housing law may face discipline from which board in addition to state fair housing penalties?

Accepted Answer

Real Estate Examining Board

Answer

The Real Estate Examining Board can discipline licensees for fair housing violations.

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