NYC Real Estate Quiz 21 Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
Which of these is not an exemption to fair housing law?
Senior housing for residents 55 or older
Rental of a room in a person's own home
The sale of a single-family home by an owner who owns five residences
Rental of a unit in an owner-occupied two-family dwelling - Answer-The sale of a single-
family home by an owner who owns five residences
Fair Housing law first began with the ______________ which prohibited discrimination
in housing based on race. - Answer-Civil Rights Act of 1866
It is probably safe to say that any advertising that (describe/s) ________ would be
considered acceptable - Answer-the property
What is not a reason to understand Fair Housing Laws? - Answer-It is recommended.
Homeowners on a cease and desist list - Answer-cannot be solicited to sell, lease or list
their property.
Terri and her 2 children want to rent an apartment in a quiet 10-unit apartment building
where 8 of the apartments are currently occupied by retired couples over 60 years old.
Tom, the building owner, has refused to rent to Terri. - Answer-Tom has the right to
refuse to rent to Terri and her children because his building qualifies as housing for
older persons.
Any person who believes that he or she has been a victim of discrimination can file a
complaint with _____________ within one year of the alleged discrimination. - Answer-
the New York Division of Human Rights
Which additional protected class was NOT added by the New York City Commission on
Human Rights?
Citizenship status
Lawful occupation
Perceived sexual orientation
Partnership status - Answer-Perceived sexual orientation
with 100% Correct Answers
Which of these is not an exemption to fair housing law?
Senior housing for residents 55 or older
Rental of a room in a person's own home
The sale of a single-family home by an owner who owns five residences
Rental of a unit in an owner-occupied two-family dwelling - Answer-The sale of a single-
family home by an owner who owns five residences
Fair Housing law first began with the ______________ which prohibited discrimination
in housing based on race. - Answer-Civil Rights Act of 1866
It is probably safe to say that any advertising that (describe/s) ________ would be
considered acceptable - Answer-the property
What is not a reason to understand Fair Housing Laws? - Answer-It is recommended.
Homeowners on a cease and desist list - Answer-cannot be solicited to sell, lease or list
their property.
Terri and her 2 children want to rent an apartment in a quiet 10-unit apartment building
where 8 of the apartments are currently occupied by retired couples over 60 years old.
Tom, the building owner, has refused to rent to Terri. - Answer-Tom has the right to
refuse to rent to Terri and her children because his building qualifies as housing for
older persons.
Any person who believes that he or she has been a victim of discrimination can file a
complaint with _____________ within one year of the alleged discrimination. - Answer-
the New York Division of Human Rights
Which additional protected class was NOT added by the New York City Commission on
Human Rights?
Citizenship status
Lawful occupation
Perceived sexual orientation
Partnership status - Answer-Perceived sexual orientation
