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25 Cards in this Set
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What prohibits discrimination based on color? |
Civil Rights Act of 1866
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What forbids discrimination based on race, color, national origin, and religion?
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Federal Fair Housnig Act of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968
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When was discrimination based on sex added?
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1974 amendment
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Is sexual preference a protected category?
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no
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When was the act ammended to include family composition and handicapped?
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ammended in 1988, enforced in 1989
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Are recovering alcoholics and drug users and AIDS victims included?
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Yes mental or physical handicapped
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May a tenant modify his apartment for handicap needs?
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yes, at own expense, then put back before moving out
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Is age covered and why?
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No, senior housing and can refuse to rent based on age and family with children
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In senior housing, what percentage of units must be occupied by 55 years or older?
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80%
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Can landlord refuse to rent to someone mentally ill that is a danger to himself or others?
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yes
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Who is exempt from fair housing rules? (licensee are never exempt)
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FSBO w/ no more than 3
rental of owner occupied home church owned rental property private club owned property |
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Are there criminal penalties for violating fair housing laws?
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no, economic and non-economic damages, injunctions, attorney fees, civil penalties
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What is the max for civil penalty violating fair housing?
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$110,000 for a single violation
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How long do victims have to file complaints?
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1 year
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HUD administers the law by resolving complaints how?
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mediation and conciliation before court action
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When was the ADA Act passed?
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1990
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What does ADA prohibit?
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discrimination of disabled people requiring removal of barriers, ramps, low door handles, elevator buttons, etc.
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DoesADA apply to employment of disabled people?
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yes
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Who must adhere to standards of ADA?
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new construction, including remodels
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Who is exempt from ADA?
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single family homes, churches, and historical buildings
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Who is liable for commercial buildings being ADA compliant?
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BOTH landlord and tenants
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What is the penalties for violating the ADA?
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up to $50k for 1st violation and $100K for subsequent violations
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What is the defenition of brokerage?
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real estate business that oversees needs of parties and completing transactions. Not agency
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How is licensee income reported to the IRS? |
1099 misc
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When should we advise someone to see their attorney?
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before a client signs anything they do not understand
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