Fair Housing Exam/ Questions & Definitions/
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Saleem and his husband come to the leasing office to ask about available
apartments. Gina quickly tells them there aren't any apartments available. She
knows there is availability, but she doesn't think Saleem and his husband are a
good fit for the community. Which form of discrimination could Gina be accused
of? - Answer: Denying availability
Placing all residents of the same national origin in one specific area of the
community could be interpreted as which of the following? - Answer: Steering
Which of the following policies could have a disparate impact on members of a
federally protected class of people? - Answer: Servicing apartments only for
residents over the age of 65
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, Elena recently filed a discrimination claim against one of the community's
maintenance staff. The head of the maintenance department is furious and
"accidentally" leaves Elena's back gate open when he finishes service at her
garden apartment, letting her dog escape. Which form of harassment could this
be - Answer: Retaliation
Discrimination in the advertising of housing is indicating a preference through the
use of language, photographs, symbols, or human models. A good rule of thumb
when advertising is which of the following? - Answer: Describe the community,
NOT the people
A woman on a tour says her kids go to St. Jude's school. There's a Catholic church
a block from Building C. Which is the best thing to do? - Answer: Stick to the
standard tour route
What is the purpose of sending fair housing "testers" to rental communities? -
Answer: To learn if the community treats customers differently due to their
membership in a protected class.
How many years does an individual who feels they have been discriminated
against have to file a private suit in federal court? - Answer: two
Which of the following is an example of punitive damages? - Answer: Paying a fine
as a punishment
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Newly Updated.
Saleem and his husband come to the leasing office to ask about available
apartments. Gina quickly tells them there aren't any apartments available. She
knows there is availability, but she doesn't think Saleem and his husband are a
good fit for the community. Which form of discrimination could Gina be accused
of? - Answer: Denying availability
Placing all residents of the same national origin in one specific area of the
community could be interpreted as which of the following? - Answer: Steering
Which of the following policies could have a disparate impact on members of a
federally protected class of people? - Answer: Servicing apartments only for
residents over the age of 65
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, Elena recently filed a discrimination claim against one of the community's
maintenance staff. The head of the maintenance department is furious and
"accidentally" leaves Elena's back gate open when he finishes service at her
garden apartment, letting her dog escape. Which form of harassment could this
be - Answer: Retaliation
Discrimination in the advertising of housing is indicating a preference through the
use of language, photographs, symbols, or human models. A good rule of thumb
when advertising is which of the following? - Answer: Describe the community,
NOT the people
A woman on a tour says her kids go to St. Jude's school. There's a Catholic church
a block from Building C. Which is the best thing to do? - Answer: Stick to the
standard tour route
What is the purpose of sending fair housing "testers" to rental communities? -
Answer: To learn if the community treats customers differently due to their
membership in a protected class.
How many years does an individual who feels they have been discriminated
against have to file a private suit in federal court? - Answer: two
Which of the following is an example of punitive damages? - Answer: Paying a fine
as a punishment
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