Champions - Principles of Real Estate 1 - Chapter 9: Federal and State Legislation Questions with correct Answers

Civil Rights Act of 1866 - ANSWER-Prohibited discrimination in housing based on race or color Civil Rights Act of 1968 - ANSWER-prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, and national origin Steering - ANSWER-taking buyers or renters to or away from a particular area based on race, religion, etc. aka "channeling" Blockbusting - ANSWER-any attempt to induce panic selling in a neighborhood for financial gain Encouraging owners to sell their properties because minorities are moving into a neighborhood aka "panic peddling" Reasonable Accommodation - ANSWER-A landlord must make ____ in rules, policies, practices, or services if necessary for the disabled person to use the housing. VAMA - ANSWER-Voluntary Affirmative Marketing Agreement promotes equal housing opportunities for all. By signing the ___, these associations promote voluntary compliance with civil rights laws and project a willingness to comply with these laws.