Wisconsin Real Estate License Wisconsin Fair Housing Laws 3

Question 1

How long does a person generally have to file a fair housing complaint with the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division?

Accepted Answer

One year from the discriminatory act

Answer

30 days

Answer

6 months

Answer

5 years

Question 2

A landlord refuses to allow a tenant with a disability to install a wheelchair ramp at the tenant's own expense. This most likely violates the requirement to allow:

Accepted Answer

Reasonable modifications

Answer

Reasonable accommodations

Answer

Rent control

Answer

Just cause eviction

Question 3

Refusing to waive a no-pets policy for a tenant's service animal violates the duty to provide:

Accepted Answer

A reasonable accommodation

Answer

A reasonable modification

Answer

A rent concession

Answer

A lease renewal

Question 4

Under the familial status protection, which practice is generally prohibited in Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

Refusing to rent to a family with children

Answer

Charging late fees

Answer

Requiring renter's insurance

Answer

Setting quiet hours

Question 5

Which type of housing may qualify for an exemption from the familial status requirements?

Accepted Answer

Qualified housing for older persons (55+)

Answer

Single-family homes

Answer

Duplexes

Answer

Luxury apartments

Question 6

The practice of denying loans or insurance in certain neighborhoods based on race is known as:

Accepted Answer

Redlining

Answer

Steering

Answer

Blockbusting

Answer

Escrow

Question 7

A remedy the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division may order after finding discrimination includes:

Accepted Answer

Actual damages and a civil penalty

Answer

License suspension only

Answer

Criminal imprisonment

Answer

No remedy is available