Chapter 7

Question 1

What form of discrimination was prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1866?

Answer 1

discrimination on the basis of race

Question 2

What was the impact of the Supreme Court ruling in the Jones v. Mayer case?

Answer 2

Discrimination based on race is strictly prohibited

Question 3

who is protected under the Federal Fair Housing Act?

Answer 3

people from being discriminated against due to:
race
color
religion
Sex
National origin
Handicap
Family status

Question 4

What did the Fair Housing Amendment do?

Answer 4

Added protections for physical or mental impairments, drug addiction problems, AIDS, recovering alcoholics, pregnant women, and people with children under 18

Question 5

What is blockbusting?

Answer 5

Convincing someone to sell their home because minorities are moving into the neighborhood

Question 6

What is steering (or channeling)?

Answer 6

Sending a buyer to or away from a certain neighborhood due to their race, color, religion, etc..

Question 7

What is redlining?

Answer 7

When a lender refuses to lend in a certain neighborhood

Question 8

What does the American with Disabilities Act require of owners of public buildings?

Answer 8

They are required to remove barriers that limit access or utility to individuals with disabilities

Question 9

What are the requirements for existing property that does not comply with the ADA?

Answer 9

Owners are required to make necessary modifications when the modifications are achievable and economically feasible

Question 10

What are licensees not required to disclose because it would stigmatize the property?

Answer 10

Occupant with HIV/AIDS
Death occurred on the property

Question 11

What is the purpose of the Florida Landlord and Tenant Act?

Answer 11

Reduce inequities and confusion by defining the rights of landlords and tenants

Question 12

What are a landlord’s maintenance obligations?

Answer 12

Maintain property in compliance with building, housing, and health codes

Question 13

What are a tenant’s obligations?

Answer 13

Keep the dwelling clean and sanitary
May not destroy, deface, damage, or remove any part of the premises
Not disturb the neighbors

Question 14

What does the landlord have to do with deposit and advance rent paid?

Answer 14

Notify the tenant in writing within 30 days of the receipt
Hold in an interest or non-interest bearing account in a FL banking institution, or post a surety bond

May only commingle if placed in a surety bond

Question 15

What is the landlord required to do with a tenants deposit when they vacate the premises?

Answer 15

The landlord has 15 days to return the deposit if they don’t plan to claim damages

Question 16

When can a landlord enter a dwelling unit?

Answer 16

For useful purpose only
If for repairs, at least 12 hours of notice have to be given
At any time with the tenant’s permission or for the protection and preservation of the premises

Question 17

What may a landlord do when a tenant fails to pay rent when it is due?

Answer 17

Deliver a written demand for the rent
If tenant still fails to pay rent for 3 business days following the written demand, the landlord may terminate the lease

Question 18

What are the laws surrounding a number that is on the Do not call registry?

Answer 18

Calls for legitimate reasons are limited to between 8am and 9pm
If you violate this, you can get fined up to $40,000