Fair Housing Exam/ Questions & Definitions/
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The gym is a required part of the community tour. A prospect in a wheelchair says
he's in a hurry as you near the gym. Do you suggest skipping it? - Answer: No, this
could be discrimination based on disability status.
Said is from Morocco and has recently submitted a rental application. He meets all
requirements, but Megan, the leasing agent, is concerned that residents will be
uncomfortable, given a series of news stories lately about terrorist activity in
North Africa. Megan denies Said. She says she's sorry, but there are no units
available at this time, even though there are. Would Megan's actions be
considered discrimination? - Answer: Yes, she has discriminated against Said
based on national origin.
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, A physical or mental impairment must be obvious for a person to be considered as
having a disability under fair housing law. - Answer: False
As long as you ask for the same information from every application, asking for
documentation of their right to be in the United States does NOT violate the Fair
Housing Act. - Answer: true
Which of the following is a best practice to ensure people with disabilities are
treated fairly in your community? - Answer: Offering to tour all customers through
models or available homes, whether or not they are readily accessible to people
with disabilities
Which is one of the three broad purposes of the Fair Housing Amendments Act in
relation to people with disabilities? - Answer: To end segregation of the housing
available to people who have disabilities
Rebecca is a prospective resident who is visually impaired. You typically hand each
customer the same packet of written information about the community shortly
after they walk in the leasing office. What is the best thing to do when working
with Rebecca? - Answer: Hand Rebecca the packet of information just as you
would for other prospective residents.
To demonstrate his willingness to comply with federal fair housing law, a property
manager should make a list of accommodations the community has made for
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Newly Updated.
The gym is a required part of the community tour. A prospect in a wheelchair says
he's in a hurry as you near the gym. Do you suggest skipping it? - Answer: No, this
could be discrimination based on disability status.
Said is from Morocco and has recently submitted a rental application. He meets all
requirements, but Megan, the leasing agent, is concerned that residents will be
uncomfortable, given a series of news stories lately about terrorist activity in
North Africa. Megan denies Said. She says she's sorry, but there are no units
available at this time, even though there are. Would Megan's actions be
considered discrimination? - Answer: Yes, she has discriminated against Said
based on national origin.
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, A physical or mental impairment must be obvious for a person to be considered as
having a disability under fair housing law. - Answer: False
As long as you ask for the same information from every application, asking for
documentation of their right to be in the United States does NOT violate the Fair
Housing Act. - Answer: true
Which of the following is a best practice to ensure people with disabilities are
treated fairly in your community? - Answer: Offering to tour all customers through
models or available homes, whether or not they are readily accessible to people
with disabilities
Which is one of the three broad purposes of the Fair Housing Amendments Act in
relation to people with disabilities? - Answer: To end segregation of the housing
available to people who have disabilities
Rebecca is a prospective resident who is visually impaired. You typically hand each
customer the same packet of written information about the community shortly
after they walk in the leasing office. What is the best thing to do when working
with Rebecca? - Answer: Hand Rebecca the packet of information just as you
would for other prospective residents.
To demonstrate his willingness to comply with federal fair housing law, a property
manager should make a list of accommodations the community has made for
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