Fair Housing Laws – NY Real Estate Salesperson Exam
Master Fair Housing Laws for the New York Real Estate Salesperson Exam with these 20 targeted flashcards. Covers federal Fair Housing Act protected classes, New York State Human Rights Law additions, prohibited practices, and enforcement procedures essential for passing your licensing exam.
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Question 1
What year was the federal Fair Housing Act enacted, and what landmark legislation does it fall under?
Answer
The federal Fair Housing Act was enacted in 1968 as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968.
Question 2
What are the seven protected classes under the federal Fair Housing Act?
Answer
Race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability (handicap).
Question 3
Which two protected classes were added to the federal Fair Housing Act by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988?
Answer
Familial status and disability (handicap) were added in 1988.
Question 4
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, what does 'familial status' specifically protect?
Answer
Familial status protects households with one or more children under age 18, pregnant women, and people in the process of securing legal custody of a child.
Question 5
What is 'blockbusting' (panic selling) in real estate?
Answer
Blockbusting is the illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by suggesting that people of a protected class are moving into the neighborhood, implying a decline in property values.
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