Fair Housing Exam/ Questions & Definitions/
Newly Updated.
It is your policy to ask for a social security number on your rental application.
What is the best thing to do if you have an applicant who cannot provide a social
security number? - Answer: Ask for a federal identification number instead.
Which kinds of documentation is it best to accept when verifying the identities of
rental applicants? - Answer: Accept any U.S. government-issued photo ID
If an individual does not provide a social security number or federal identification
number, it is reasonable to decline the application for insufficient information. -
Answer: true
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, Which of the following is true regarding applicants' photo IDs? - Answer: It is a
good idea to photocopy them when the lease is signed.
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.
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
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Newly Updated.
It is your policy to ask for a social security number on your rental application.
What is the best thing to do if you have an applicant who cannot provide a social
security number? - Answer: Ask for a federal identification number instead.
Which kinds of documentation is it best to accept when verifying the identities of
rental applicants? - Answer: Accept any U.S. government-issued photo ID
If an individual does not provide a social security number or federal identification
number, it is reasonable to decline the application for insufficient information. -
Answer: true
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, Which of the following is true regarding applicants' photo IDs? - Answer: It is a
good idea to photocopy them when the lease is signed.
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.
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
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