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Fair housing is the law, but it can also be fun! Take this quiz and test your fair housing knowledge:
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1. True or False: To be found liable for discriminating, one has to have the intent to
discriminate.
2. True or False: All customers should be given the same information and quality of
service, based on the customer’s stated needs, unless a legitimate
business reason exists for differential treatment.
3. True or False: It is acceptable to share information with your customer about the
safety of your community.
4. The 7 protected classes of the federal Fair Housing Act include:
a.) race, color, sex, religion, disability, familial status, national origin
b.) race, sexual orientation, age, disability, familial status, marital status, sex
c.) race, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, ethnicity, age, color
d.) race, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status
5. The following units have to meet certain levels of accessibility under the Fair Housing Act:
a.) multi-family properties with 2 or more units built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991
b.) multi-family properties with 3 or more units built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991
c.) multi-family properties with 4 or more units built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991
d.) None of the above
6. True or False: As long as you request immigration status information from all of your
Hispanic applicants, you will be in compliance with the Fair Housing Act.
7. Which of the following is true?
a.) It is acceptable to request damage deposits from tenants who use wheelchairs for mobility.
b.)
A company cannot be held liable for the discriminatory behavior of maintenance staff.
c.) It is acceptable for a customer to request either a male or female sales agent.
d.) Sexual harassment is included under the sex protection of the Fair Housing Act
8. True or False: In the District of Columbia, it is legal to refuse to accept housing choice vouchers (AKA Section 8 vouchers) as payment for rent.
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Answers: 1.) False; 2.) True; 3.) False 4.) a; 5) c; 6.) False; 7.) d; 8.) False |
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