17 - Fair Housing (4/0)

Question 1

Redlining

Answer 1

Fair housing violation typically committed by mortgage brokers/lenders - changing loan terms based on geographical boundaries that are tied to racial or ethnic makeup of neighborhood

Question 2

ADA

Answer 2

Only applies to commercial or public facilities, requires that reasonable accommodations be made to people with disabilities

Question 3

Familial Status

Answer 3

protects all families or parents with custodial children under the age of 18

Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988

Question 4

Fair Housing Act

Answer 4

Protects gender, race, religion

e.g. “married women”

Question 5

1866 Civil Rights Act

Answer 5

Prohibits discrimination due to race or color

Question 6

How long does a individual have to file a fair housing complaint?

Answer 6

1 year