CLP Regulatory & Fair Housing Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A prospective tenant discloses they have an emotional support animal (ESA). Under the Fair Housing Act, which statement is correct?
- The landlord may charge a pet deposit for the ESA
- The landlord must allow the ESA as a reasonable accommodation even in a no-pets building (Correct answer)
- ESAs are only protected in buildings with 5 or more units
- The landlord can require the ESA to be a specific breed
Correct answer: The landlord must allow the ESA as a reasonable accommodation even in a no-pets building
Under the FHA, emotional support animals must be permitted as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, and no pet deposit can be charged.
Question 2: Which federal law prohibits discrimination based on disability in housing and requires reasonable accommodations?
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Fair Housing Act (FHA) as amended in 1988 (Correct answer)
- Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
- Civil Rights Act of 1964
Correct answer: Fair Housing Act (FHA) as amended in 1988
The Fair Housing Act was amended in 1988 to add disability and familial status as protected classes requiring reasonable accommodations.
Question 3: A leasing agent tells a Black applicant that units in Building A are unavailable, while showing the same units to a White applicant the same day. This is an example of:
- Blockbusting
- Steering
- Discriminatory misrepresentation (Correct answer)
- Redlining
Correct answer: Discriminatory misrepresentation
Discriminatory misrepresentation occurs when a housing provider falsely states that units are unavailable to members of a protected class.
Question 4: Under the FHA, familial status protection covers which of the following?
- Only married couples with children
- Individuals under age 18 living with a parent, legal guardian, or designee (Correct answer)
- Grandparents raising grandchildren only if court-ordered
- Only biological parents
Correct answer: Individuals under age 18 living with a parent, legal guardian, or designee
Familial status protects households with children under 18 living with a parent, legal guardian, or person with written permission from such guardian.
Question 5: A resident requests a reserved parking space near their unit due to a mobility impairment. This is best classified as a request for:
- A modification
- A lease amendment
- A reasonable accommodation (Correct answer)
- A unit transfer
Correct answer: A reasonable accommodation
A reasonable accommodation is a change in rules, policies, practices, or services that allows a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing.
Question 6: Which HUD form must be displayed in a housing provider's office to indicate compliance with the Fair Housing Act?
- HUD-1 Settlement Statement
- Fair Housing Equal Opportunity poster (Correct answer)
- Lead Paint Disclosure form
- Section 8 eligibility poster
Correct answer: Fair Housing Equal Opportunity poster
HUD regulations require housing providers to prominently display the Fair Housing Equal Opportunity poster (HUD-928.1) in their offices.
Question 7: Under the FHA, which of the following questions is ILLEGAL to ask a rental applicant?
- How many people will be living in the unit?
- Have you ever been evicted?
- Are you planning to start a family? (Correct answer)
- Can you provide references from previous landlords?
Correct answer: Are you planning to start a family?
Asking about family planning constitutes discrimination based on familial status, which is a protected class under the FHA.
CLP Regulatory & Fair Housing Compliance 2
A prospective tenant discloses they have an emotional support animal (ESA).
Under the Fair Housing Act, which statement is correct?