170. Discrimination in the sale or rental of residential housing accommodations based on sex, marital status, color, religion, race or national origin of the prospective tenant or buyer, is:

A. Unenforceable;

B. Illegal;

C. Contrary to public policy;

D. All of the above.

170. Discrimination in the sale or rental of residential housing accommodations based on sex, marital status, color, religion, race or national origin of the prospective tenant or buyer, is:

A. Unenforceable;

B. Illegal;

C. Contrary to public policy;

D. All of the above.

Fair Housing – All of the above

783. In which of the following years did the U.S. Supreme Court prohibit all racial discrimination when real property is sold or rented:A. 1962;

B. 1968;

C. 1974;

D. 1982.

783. In which of the following years did the U.S. Supreme Court prohibit all racial discrimination when real property is sold or rented:A. 1962;

B. 1968;

C. 1974;

D. 1982.

Fair Housing – 1968

157. The Federal Fair Housing Law provides for a United States policy of:

A. Eliminating prejudice wherever it exists in the United States;

B. Providing fair housing for all persons throughout the United States;

C. Building housing units designed primarily for minority groups throughout the United States;

D. Guaranteeing separate but equal housing units for all people in all of the states.

157. The Federal Fair Housing Law provides for a United States policy of:

A. Eliminating prejudice wherever it exists in the United States;

B. Providing fair housing for all persons throughout the United States;

C. Building housing units designed primarily for minority groups throughout the United States;

D. Guaranteeing separate but equal housing units for all people in all of the states.

Fair Housing – Provide fair housing

785. A real estate licensee has a practice that when he is approached by members of minority groups who want to be shown property, he avoids showing them property in non-integrated areas. This is called:

A. Redlining;

B. Blockbusting;

C. Steering;

D. None of the above.

785. A real estate licensee has a practice that when he is approached by members of minority groups who want to be shown property, he avoids showing them property in non-integrated areas. This is called:

A. Redlining;

B. Blockbusting;

C. Steering;

D. None of the above.

Fair Housing – Steering

162. If a deed has a restrictive covenant which prohibits the sale of the property to persons of a particular race, that covenant will:

A. Provide the grantor the power to enforce the covenant;

B. Provide the grantee the power to void the conveyance;

C. Have no effect on the conveyance, but the covenant will be unenforceable;

D. Invalidate the conveyance.

162. If a deed has a restrictive covenant which prohibits the sale of the property to persons of a particular race, that covenant will:

A. Provide the grantor the power to enforce the covenant;

B. Provide the grantee the power to void the conveyance;

C. Have no effect on the conveyance, but the covenant will be unenforceable;

D. Invalidate the conveyance.

Unenforceable – No effect

552. A real estate licensee may lawfully refuse to show a home to a black prospect who has requested to see it in which of the following situations:A. When the owner is exempt under the 1968 Fair

Housing Law and has stated that his single-family home is not available to black persons;

B. When the licensee sincerely believes that showing the property would cause panic in the neighborhood;

C. When the owner is out of town and has instructed the licensee that no showing may be made in his absence;

D. The agent may not refuse to show any home to a black person at any time.

552. A real estate licensee may lawfully refuse to show a home to a black prospect who has requested to see it in which of the following situations:A. When the owner is exempt under the 1968 Fair

Housing Law and has stated that his single-family home is not available to black persons;

B. When the licensee sincerely believes that showing the property would cause panic in the neighborhood;

C. When the owner is out of town and has instructed the licensee that no showing may be made in his absence;

D. The agent may not refuse to show any home to a black person at any time.

Refuse to show when out of town

553. Mike Coogan, a new real estate salesperson, made strong efforts to obtain listings in a non-integrated community. He found success by insinuating to property owners that should minorities move into the area, the value of their homes would decrease. Which of the following terms best describes the activities of Salesperson Coogan:A. Steering;

B. Panic peddling;

C. Blockbusting;

D. Both "B" and "C."

553. Mike Coogan, a new real estate salesperson, made strong efforts to obtain listings in a non-integrated community. He found success by insinuating to property owners that should minorities move into the area, the value of their homes would decrease. Which of the following terms best describes the activities of Salesperson Coogan:A. Steering;

B. Panic peddling;

C. Blockbusting;

D. Both "B" and "C."

Blockbusting, panic peddling

168. If a real estate licensee were trying to persuade people to list or to sell their property by telling them that members of another ethnic group were moving into their neighborhood, and it would be to their advantage to list or to sell, it would be an example of all of the following, except:A. Blockbusting;

B. Panic selling;

C. Illegal conduct;

D. Duress.

168. If a real estate licensee were trying to persuade people to list or to sell their property by telling them that members of another ethnic group were moving into their neighborhood, and it would be to their advantage to list or to sell, it would be an example of all of the following, except:A. Blockbusting;

B. Panic selling;

C. Illegal conduct;

D. Duress.

Blockbusting, panic peddling – Not duress

554 A real estate broker presented an offer to a seller which met the terms of the listing. The offer was from a financially-qualified black person. Later, his salesperson presented the seller an offer at a lower price from white prospects. The seller did not accept either offer, but instead, sold the property to a neighbor through the same salesperson. The neighbor wanted to buy the property so as to prevent a minority person moving into the neighborhood. Which of the following parties has not violated the Civil Rights Act of 1968?

A. Seller;B. Neighbor;C. White prospects;D. Salesperson.

554 A real estate broker presented an offer to a seller which met the terms of the listing. The offer was from a financially-qualified black person. Later, his salesperson presented the seller an offer at a lower price from white prospects. The seller did not accept either offer, but instead, sold the property to a neighbor through the same salesperson. The neighbor wanted to buy the property so as to prevent a minority person moving into the neighborhood. Which of the following parties has not violated the Civil Rights Act of 1968?

A. Seller;B. Neighbor;C. White prospects;D. Salesperson.

No discrimination – Rejected offer

169. Of the following, which is considered a violation of fair housing laws in regards to periodic tenancy:

A. A landlord requiring that each and every tenant have a good credit rating and the assurance of a steady source of income;

B. The requirement of a landlord that all tenants furnish references from their previous landlord;

C. The requirement of a landlord of a co-signer exclusively for tenants who are single;

D. A landlord that requires all tenants pay first, second and last month's rent in advance.

169. Of the following, which is considered a violation of fair housing laws in regards to periodic tenancy:

A. A landlord requiring that each and every tenant have a good credit rating and the assurance of a steady source of income;

B. The requirement of a landlord that all tenants furnish references from their previous landlord;

C. The requirement of a landlord of a co-signer exclusively for tenants who are single;

D. A landlord that requires all tenants pay first, second and last month's rent in advance.

No discrimination against singles

846. Which of the following state agencies would receive complaints concerning fair housing laws?

A. Department of Real Estate;

B. Department of Fair Employment and Housing;

C. Department of Community Development;

D. None of the above.

846. Which of the following state agencies would receive complaints concerning fair housing laws?

A. Department of Real Estate;

B. Department of Fair Employment and Housing;

C. Department of Community Development;

D. None of the above.

Fair Housing – Department of Fair Employment and Housing

163. Listing a home at an inflated price requiring minority prospects to pay that price, but accepting a lower price from other prospects:A. Is a violation of the Fair Housing Laws by the seller

only;B. Could cause the listing salesperson and broker to

be liable for money damages in a Fair Housing suit;C. Is not a violation of the Fair Housing Law because

the property is still available to minority prospects;D. Is illegal only if an FHA or VA loan is being used to

purchase the property.

163. Listing a home at an inflated price requiring minority prospects to pay that price, but accepting a lower price from other prospects:A. Is a violation of the Fair Housing Laws by the seller

only;B. Could cause the listing salesperson and broker to

be liable for money damages in a Fair Housing suit;C. Is not a violation of the Fair Housing Law because

the property is still available to minority prospects;D. Is illegal only if an FHA or VA loan is being used to

purchase the property.

Different prices – Money damages

164. A Chicano prospective purchaser asks to be shown homes but does not specify that he wants to see homes located in a neighborhood where there are no Chicanos. How should a licensee decide what properties to show him:

A. The licensee has no obligation to show homes in non-Chicano neighborhoods to the prospect;

B. The licensee could assume that the prospective buyer is not interested in such homes;

C. The licensee does not need to provide service for the prospect at all;

D. The licensee may select homes for showing as he would for any other prospect.

164. A Chicano prospective purchaser asks to be shown homes but does not specify that he wants to see homes located in a neighborhood where there are no Chicanos. How should a licensee decide what properties to show him:

A. The licensee has no obligation to show homes in non-Chicano neighborhoods to the prospect;

B. The licensee could assume that the prospective buyer is not interested in such homes;

C. The licensee does not need to provide service for the prospect at all;

D. The licensee may select homes for showing as he would for any other prospect.

Show same homes

901. A developer, to avoid discrimination, instructed his sales staff to: (1) Give special preference to women who want to purchase; and (2) Set aside the same number of homes for each ethnic group (Asian, Hispanic, African-Americans). Which answer best describes these policies:A. Both policies are non-discriminatory;

B. The first policy is illegal;

C. The second policy is illegal;

D. Both policies are discriminatory and therefore illegal.

901. A developer, to avoid discrimination, instructed his sales staff to: (1) Give special preference to women who want to purchase; and (2) Set aside the same number of homes for each ethnic group (Asian, Hispanic, African-Americans). Which answer best describes these policies:A. Both policies are non-discriminatory;

B. The first policy is illegal;

C. The second policy is illegal;

D. Both policies are discriminatory and therefore illegal.

No gender or ethnic quotas

902. Ms. Rodriguez received a loan application from her lender that asked her to specify her marital status and ethnic background. Legally, she can:A. Sue the lender and the real estate broker for

discrimination;

B. Refuse to fill out that portion of the loan application;

C. Not decline to answer those questions;

D. Be denied the loan if she refuses to answer those questions.

902. Ms. Rodriguez received a loan application from her lender that asked her to specify her marital status and ethnic background. Legally, she can:A. Sue the lender and the real estate broker for

discrimination;

B. Refuse to fill out that portion of the loan application;

C. Not decline to answer those questions;

D. Be denied the loan if she refuses to answer those questions.

Can refuse to answer

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