CA Real Estate Fair Housing Laws 2

Question 1

Which California law prohibits discrimination by all business establishments in the state, including housing providers?

Accepted Answer

The Unruh Civil Rights Act

Answer

The Rumford Fair Housing Act

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The California Fair Employment and Housing Act

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The California Civil Rights Act

Question 2

California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) adds which protected class that is NOT found in federal fair housing law?

Accepted Answer

Source of income

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Race

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Disability

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Familial status

Question 3

Under California law, which of the following is a protected class in housing that is NOT protected under federal fair housing law?

Accepted Answer

Marital status

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National origin

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Familial status

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Sex

Question 4

The Rumford Fair Housing Act in California prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics in:

Accepted Answer

Both sales and rentals of most housing

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Only residential rentals

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Only home sales

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Only federally-assisted housing

Question 5

A California landlord discovers a prospective tenant receives Section 8 housing assistance. Under California law, the landlord:

Accepted Answer

May not refuse to rent based on this fact alone

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May refuse to rent based on this fact alone

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Must verify the amount of assistance before deciding

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Is only required to accept Section 8 if the property participates in the program

Question 6

Which California agency is primarily responsible for enforcing fair housing laws in the state?

Accepted Answer

California Civil Rights Department (formerly DFEH)

Answer

California Department of Real Estate (DRE)

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California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers

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California Department of Consumer Affairs

Question 7

Under California law, sexual orientation is a protected class in housing. This protection is provided by:

Accepted Answer

The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)

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The federal Fair Housing Act

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The Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer

The Equal Credit Opportunity Act