Fair Housing Laws – Real Estate Broker Exam Flashcards
Master Fair Housing Laws for the Real Estate Broker Exam with 22 targeted flashcards covering federal protections, prohibited practices, exemptions, and enforcement procedures. These cards focus on the exact concepts tested on licensing exams, including the Civil Rights Act, Fair Housing Act amendments, and state-level considerations.
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Question 1
What year was the Federal Fair Housing Act enacted, and what landmark event accelerated its passage?
Answer
The Federal Fair Housing Act was enacted in 1968, just days after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which accelerated its passage through Congress.
Question 2
What are the seven protected classes under the Federal Fair Housing Act as amended?
Answer
The seven federally protected classes are: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability (handicap).
Question 3
Which amendment to the Fair Housing Act added 'familial status' and 'disability' as protected classes, and in what year?
Answer
The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 added familial status and disability (handicap) as protected classes.
Question 4
How does the Fair Housing Act define 'familial status'?
Answer
Familial status refers to households with one or more children under age 18 living with a parent or legal guardian, as well as pregnant women and people in the process of adopting or obtaining legal custody of a child.
Question 5
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and how does it differ from the 1968 Fair Housing Act in scope?
Answer
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits racial discrimination in all real property transactions with no exemptions. Unlike the 1968 Fair Housing Act, it covers all property types and has no exceptions for private sellers or small landlords.
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